LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Air Combat Command officials announced the winners of the 2009 ACC major command-level Judge Advocate General Corps awards, April 21.
These awards recognize individuals who, through their hard work and unmatched dedication, have served commanders and clients by providing outstanding legal support. Winners in the first eight categories will compete for the corresponding Air Force-level award.
The 2009 ACC JAG Corps award winners are as follows:
ACC Outstanding Senior Attorney of the Year
Col. Philip T. Wold, 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
ACC Outstanding Judge Advocate
Maj. David E. Vercellone, 9th Air Force, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.
ACC Outstanding Paralegal Senior Noncommissioned Officer
Senior Master Sgt. Carla R. Thornton, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Neb.
ACC Outstanding Paralegal Airman (E-6 and below)
Master Sgt. April L. Coleman, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale AFB, Calif.
*Sergeant Coleman was promoted through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program January 2010.
ACC Outstanding Civilian Attorney
Joseph Tock, 633d ABW, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
ACC Outstanding Legal Service Civilian
Patricia L. Hopkins, 633d ABW, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
ACC Outstanding Reserve Judge Advocate
Maj. Ron M. Blaze, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, Nev.
ACC Outstanding Reserve Paralegal
Tech. Sgt. Misty L. Auschwitz, USAFWC, Nellis AFB, Nev.
ACC Outstanding Deputy Staff Judge Advocate (co-winners)
Maj. Bradford U. Larson, 55th WG, Offutt AFB, Neb., and Maj. Terry J. McCollom, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
ACC Outstanding Paralegal Airman (E-4 and below)
Senior A Yasmine C. Bryant, 23rd Wing, Moody AFB, Ga.
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