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May 22, 2015 News Desert Wings 3

Briefs First quarter TW winners named

North Gate safety alert 30 Years of Government Service Pin
Jerry Nichols, 912th Aircraft Mainte-
SAFETY ALERT! Due to mechani-
cal issues with the North Gate, there nance Squadron
have been large metal plates installed Marlon Scott, 912th AMXS
over gaps in the roadway while repair Jose Lugo, 412th Maintenance Squad-
operations are being scheduled. Driv-
ers should exercise caution and reduce ron
speeds in these areas. In inclement Jeanette White, 412th Civil Engineer-
weather and blowing dust, the plates
may become slippery and vehicles, ing Group
especially motorcycles, should use
extreme caution as they could lose Supervision/Management
control. For more information, call William D. Gamboa, 412th Mission
661-277-0619.
Support Group
15th Annual Chief’s 5K
Fun Run/Walk Scientific/Engineering
Malcolm Cotting, U.S. Air Force Test
The 15th Annual Chief’s 5K Fun
Run/Walk is June 5 at the Base Ex- Pilot School
change parking lot. Registration runs
6:30-7:30 a.m., when the run begins. Technician Category Air Force photograph by Chris Higgins
There are three trophies/medals for David J. Blount, 412th MSG
each age group—Men and Women: 25 Brig. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, watches Jeanette White, 412th
and Under; 26 to 35; 36 and up and to Trades and Labor Civil Engineering Group, absolutely smash a foam baseball into the audience after accepting
the fastest walker for men and women. Stacy Hutchings, 412th Civil Engi- KHU \HDU JRYHUQPHQW VHUYLFH DZDUG 0D\ GXULQJ WKH WK7HVW :LQJ¶V VW 4XDUWHU
Awards will also be given to the top Awards ceremony.
fundraiser and the unit with the most neering Group
participants. Contact your chief for ical Group Staff Sgt. James M. Clippinger, 412th
registration and pledge sheets. Regis- Secretarial/Clerical AMXS
trations and pledges will be collected Lovette D. Chatmon, 412th CEG Honor Guard
on day of registration and run. Staff Sgt. Kenneth Jubala, Mainte- 2014 Maintenance Awards
Staff Specialist/Analyst Staff Category 1 Small Aircraft Maintenance
May Fitness Month Bridgett L. Amis, 412th Medical Group nance Group 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

The Rosburg Fitness Center is host- Program Management Volunteer of the Quarter Category 2 Medium Aircraft Mainte-
ing some special events for May Fit- James Cook, 412th Test Management Zoe E. Pflum nance
ness Month. Join the gym staff and
have some fun getting in shape. Pick Division 2014 Air Force Aviation Resource 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
up your May Fitness Punch Cards Management Award
and try to get 20 workouts during the Airman of the Quarter 2014 National Defense Industrial As-
month and receive a special prize. All Senior Airman Jesse C. Ralls, 412th Outstanding NCO, Tech. Sgt. Amy sociation Tester of the Year
the special events are worth two Pringle, 412th Operations Group
punches on your card. CEG Maj. Casey E. Richardson, 416th
2014 Air Force Materiel Command Flight Test Squadron
Swing by and do the Rower Chal- Non Commissioned Officer Media Awards
lenge. The challenge can be completed Staff Sgt. Jacob A. Cumbo, 412th CEG General John P. Jumper Award
once anytime during the month. Best Digital Presence Maj. Jonathan Orso, 412th OG
Senior Non Commissioned Officer 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Schedule of special events: Master Sgt. Tiffany L. F. Hutchins, 2015 Air Force Test and Evaluation
May 26-29: Lunchtime singles rac- Best Website Awards
quetball tournament 412th MDG
May 29: Tug-O-War, 7:30 a.m. Best Feature Article; Best Pictorial Lt. Gen. Bobby Bonds Memorial Avia-
Call the Rosburg Fitness Center Company Grade Officer Photography; Best Feature Photogra- tor Award
front counter at 661-275-4961 with Capt. David F. Jacobs, 412th Test phy; and 2014 AFMC Civilian Photog-
any questions about these events. rapher of the Year Major Patrick Killingsworth, 411th
Wing Wing Staff Agencies Flight Test Squadron
Jet Fabara, 412th TW/PA
Field Grade Officer Daniel Osburn, 412th Test Engineer-
Maj. Nathan C. Jordan, 412th Opera- 2014 AFMC Civilian Print Journalist ing Group
of the Year
tions Group AFMC First Quarter Outstanding Mu-
Kenji Thuloweit, 412th TW/PA nitions/Weapons Civilian
Team of the Quarter
Joint Strike Fighter Range Control Of- 2014 Chief Master Sgt. Thomas N. Steven P. Trekas, 412th TW SEA
Barnes Crew Chief of the Year SNCO Master Sgt. Nathaniel L. Ogles-
ficer DT&E Support, Test Engineering by, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Group

Dorm of the Quarter
Airman 1st Class Patricia Riddle, Med-

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