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May 2018
May 2
The 99th Force Support Squadron hosted a Cupcake Wars event May 2 at the Crosswinds Dining Facility at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The teams compet- ing were given one hour and 30 minutes to produce three cupcakes: a specialty cupcake, a secret ingredient cupcake and a Marvel-themed cupcake.
Three teams consisting of three partici- pants, judges and spectators gathered at Crosswinds with great enthusiasm, ready to start the event. The competitors quickly began to gather ingredients and prepare their cake batter once the clock started.
May 2
Lt. Col. Andrew Huntoon, 57th Main- tenance Group deputy commander, re- ceived the Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Trophy from Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson during a ceremony held May 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Huntoon is one of four recipients Air Force wide to receive this award this year. He was selected for the honor in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contribu- tions to mission execution while assigned as deputy commander of the 57th MXG.
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Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson presents the Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Award to Lt. Col. Andrew Huntoon, 57th Maintenance Group deputy commander, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 2, 2018. Huntoon was one of four recipients for 2017.
Airman 1st Class John kneels on a track before a sprint while training for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., May 22, 2018. John’s accomplishments in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials in February earned him a spot on the Air Force’s Wounded Warrior track and field team, with whom he competed in the 100, 200, and 400-meter events.
May 22
Airman 1st Class John, an Airman with the 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., qualified for a spot on the Air Force’s Wounded Warrior track and field team. He competed with the team, in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter events.
May 24
Airmen, family, and lo- cal community and mili- tary dignitaries welcomed the new commander of the 99th Air Base Wing, Col. Cavan Craddock, during a change of com- mand ceremony May 24 in the Thunderbird han- gar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Air Force photograph by Airman Bailee A. Darbasie
Master Sgt. Nefertiti Joseph, 823rd Maintenance Group training superintendent, and 1st Lt. Jamecia Lazard-Jackson, 99th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis flight commander, prepare a piping bag to frost their cupcakes during the Cupcake Wars event May 2, 2018 held at the Crosswinds Dining Facility at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Their team, City Girl Cupcakes, won first place in the event.
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