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WOTN receive recognition

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  • By Airman 1st Class Rachel Martinez
  • 319th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
The Grand Forks AFB recognized exceptional Warriors of the North during the 319th Air Refueling Wing's Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15.

"It is important to recognize Airmen and civilians because of all the hard work they do for the U.S. Air Force, this wing and community," said Senior Master Sgt. Keith Waltz, 319th Communications Squadron First Sergeant. "Without their dedication and hard work, the mission could not be accomplished."

Military and civilian nominees are selected on the basis of leadership and job performance in primary duties, significant self-improvement, and base and community involvement.

The 1st quarter winners are:

Airman Category: Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas, 319th Communications Squadron

Non-commissioned Officer Category: Staff Sgt. Elliott O'Claire, 319th Maintenance Operations Squadron

Senior NCO Category: Master Sgt. Ryan Gretlein, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Company Grade Officer Category: Capt. Troy Cooper, 905th Air Refueling Squadron

Honor Guard Member Category: Airman 1st Class Russell Lilljedahl, 319th Logistics
Readiness Squadron

Category One Civilian: Randy Richards, 319 AMXS

Category Two Civilian: Denae Grove, 319th Medical Operations Squadron

Dorm room of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Nelson Baez, 319 LRS

Spirit Award: 319 CS