Grand Forks AFB celebrates 3rd quarterly award winners

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  • By Airman Emma Funderburk
  • 319th Reconnaissance Wing

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing’s 3rd quarter award winners were recognized by Col. Tim Monroe, 319th RW wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Smith, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron acting command chief, in a ceremony, November 1, 2024.

The winners were selected based on their technical expertise, demonstration of leadership and job performance during the period of July to Sept. 2024.

Congratulations to the 319th RW 4th quarter award winners:

Airman of the Quarter:

Senior Airman Mason Gillis, 319th Security Forces Squadron

Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter:

Tech. Sgt. David Pankonen, 319th Operations Group

Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter:

Master Sgt. Kathryn Benoit, 319th Civil Engineering Squadron

Company Grade Officer of the Quarter: 

1st Lt. Austin Hamilton, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron

Field Grade Office of the Quarter:

Maj. Cara Grausam, 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron

Category I Civilian of the Quarter:

Mr. Eric Brownsell, 319th Civil Engineering Squadron

Category II Civilian of the Quarter:

Mr. Darin Mitchell, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Category III Civilian of the Quarter:

Mr. Gary Lee, 319th Reconnaissance Wing

Ceremonial Guardsman of the Quarter:

Senior Airman Keifer Lee Gogo, 319th Civil Engineering Squadron

Inspector of the Quarter:

Staff Sgt. McKenzie Morrison, 319th Comptroller Squadron

Spouse of the Quarter:

Tyanne Fisher, 319th Operations Group

Unit of the Quarter:

319th Healthcare Operations Squadron

Dorm of the Quarter:

Airman 1st Class Kale Jones, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron