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McChord sweeps command aeromedical evacuation awards

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The 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron swept the Air Force Reserve Command's aeromedical evacuation awards. 

Six categories comprise the awards and an Airmen of the 446th AES was named the best in each category, according to an AFRC news release March 30. 

The award categories and 446th AES winners are: Operational Support Officer of the Year - Lt. Col. Michael Gainer; Crew Member Officer of the Year - Maj. Judith Krill; Operational Support Senior NCO of the Year - Master Sgt. Patricia Martin; Crew Member Senior NCO of the Year - Master Sgt. Jenaro Wirth; Operational Support NCO of the Year - Tech. Sgt. Kristina Kelpis; and Crew Member NCO of the Year - Tech. Sgt. Kristy Wellman. 

Col. Jan Moore-Harbert, commander of the 446th AES, said the entire unit is made up of people whose talents contribute daily to the success of their mission. 

"They sustain themselves at the tempo they do because they are dedicated professionals who know that what they do and how they do it makes a significant impact on the lives of the wounded they have been transporting for the past four years," she said. 

"The bottom line is that the 446th AES is the best and I am proud to not only be their commander, but to serve with them," said Colonel Moore-Harbert.