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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo with 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year awards recipients at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual MPOY ceremony recognizes outstanding airmen in maintenance roles who went above and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, present Staff Sgt. Devin Evangelista, 28th Munitions Squadron munitions technician, the Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Munitions and Missiles Maintenance NCO of the Year award, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual Maintenance Professional of the Year awards ceremony recognizes outstanding Airmen who went above and beyond while serving in maintenance roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

The 319th Reconnaissance Wing Base Honor Guard performs during the 28th Maintenance Group 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year Awards ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual MPOY ceremony recognizes outstanding airmen who have excelled in maintenance roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, present the 28th MXG Aircraft Mechanic Manager of the Year award to Master Sgt. Joshua Free, 34th Bomber Generation Squadron mechanic, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. There were approximately 37 awards presented during the ceremony, to acknowledge airmen who went above and beyond while serving in maintenance roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Col. Timothy Monroe, 319th Reconnaissance commander, sings the Air Force song with airmen from the 319th RW and the 28th Bomb Wing, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The MPOY ceremony allowed for a time of camaraderie and support for the 28th BW airmen being recognized for their outstanding performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, present the 28th MXG Technician of the Year award to Senior Airman Abraham Rivera-Trejos, 34th Bomber generation Squadron armament technician, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. During the ceremony, Airmen were recognized for their dedication to mission generation and supporting U.S. Air Force readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander, speaks to a crowd during the 28th MXG 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year Awards ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The 28th MXG held a separate ceremony on Grand Forks AFB to celebrate the TDY airmen who were recognized as high performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, present the 28th Bomb Wing Load Crew of the Year 2024 to Airmen assigned to the 37th Bomber Squadron, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual Maintenance Professional of the Year Awards ceremony recognizes outstanding Airmen who’s work ethic and determination allows the continuation of the 28th Bomb Wings mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, recognize Airman 1st Class Lucius Richner, 34th Bomber Generation Squadron maintenance scheduler, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. There were approximately 37 awards presented during the ceremony to acknowledge the commitment and hard work of the maintenance airmen of the 28th BW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, speaks to a crowd during the 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year awards ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. During the ceremony, airmen in maintenance roles were recognized for going above and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, recognize Senior Airman Stoney Jackson, 37th BGS technician, as Aircraft Avionics Technician of the Year at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. There were approximately 37 awards presented during the ceremony, to acknowledge the 28th Bomb Wing airmen who went above and beyond while serving in maintenance roles 28th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo with 2024 Maintenance Professional of the Year awards recipients at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual MPOY ceremony recognizes outstanding airmen in maintenance roles who went above and beyond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, present Staff Sgt. Devin Evangelista, 28th Munitions Squadron munitions technician, the Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Munitions and Missiles Maintenance NCO of the Year award, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual Maintenance Professional of the Year awards ceremony recognizes outstanding Airmen who went above and beyond while serving in maintenance roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)

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28th Bomb Wing holds Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony for TDY personnel

Published May 22, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk
319th Reconnaissance Wing

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE,N.D. -- Lt. Col. Wilburn Poe, 28th Maintenance Group deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Werner, 37th Bomber Generation Squadron senior enlisted leader, present Staff Sgt. Devin Evangelista, 28th Munitions Squadron munitions technician, the Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Munitions and Missiles Maintenance NCO of the Year award, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 25, 2025. The annual Maintenance Professional of the Year awards ceremony recognizes outstanding Airmen who went above and beyond while serving in maintenance roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Funderburk)