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Lt. Col. Samuel Bass, 319th Communications Squadron commander, the CS honorary commander and Airmen from the 319 CS pose for a picture after being named the 319th Air Refueling Wing’s first Quarter Spirit Award winner during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. The award recognizes the squadron’s efforts in the total amount of community service hours logged, Airman Against Drunk Driving hours logged, Officer Performance Reports/ Enlisted Performance Reports completed on time and their fit currency (number of current physical health assessments and shot records). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas, 319th Communications Squadron receives the Airman of the Quarter award from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319 ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Master Sgt. Ryan Gretlein, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives the Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter award from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319th ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Lt. Col. Darin Driggers, 319th Operations Support Squadron commander accepts the Company Grade Officer of the Quarter award on behalf of Capt. Troy Cooper, 905th Air Refueling Squadron, from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319th ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Airman 1st Class Russell Lilljedahl, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron, receives the Honor Guard Member of the Quarter award from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319th ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Randy Richards, a civilian with the 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives the Category One Civilian award from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319 ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Denae Grove, a civilian with the 319th Medical Operations Squadron, receives the Category Two Civilian award from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319 ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Airman 1st Class Nelson Baez, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron, receives the Dorm Room of the Quarter award from Col. John Quinn, 319th Air Refueling Wing vice-commander and Chief David Carlson, 319 ARW acting command chief during the 319 ARW Quarterly Awards at the base theater, April 15. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

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Published April 22, 2010
By Airman 1st Class Rachel Martinez
319th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- 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