DISA, JFHQ-DODIN hold first virtual annual awards ceremony

by Walter T. Ham IV
DISA Strategic Communication and Public Affairs

The Defense Information Systems Agency and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network held their first virtual annual awards ceremony.

To maintain physical distancing while recognizing individuals and teams that excelled during 2019, DISA and JFHQ-DODIN produced a video presentation to announce the annual awardees that features DISA Director and JFHQ-DODIN Commander Vice Adm. Nancy A. Norton.

“The awardees personify the values of our great nation and its Armed Forces and our team members continue to serve with distinction today,” said Norton. “Around the globe, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, both DISA and Joint Force Headquarters-DODIN enable U.S. military operations across land, sea, air and space while operating and defending cyberspace. Each organization plays a vital role.”

“The most senior leaders in DoD regularly acknowledge our significant contributions to the nation’s defense and that is because of you,” said Norton.

2019 JFHQ-DODIN MILITARY AND CIVILIAN AWARDS

Field Grade Officer
Maj. Lisa Cepero, USAF

Reserve Field Grade Officer
Maj. William Walker, Air National Guard

Company Grade Officer
Capt. Stephanie Travis, USAF

Reserve Company Grade Officer
Capt. Matthew Saint John, Air National Guard

Senior Enlisted Service Member
Senior Master Sgt. Jerrel Malonzo, USAF

Reserve Senior Enlisted Service Member
Chief Petty Officer Dwight Durant, USNR

Mid-Enlisted Service Member
Tech Sgt. Iori Osawa, USAF

Reserve Mid-Enlisted Service Member
TSgt Steven Gershowitz, Air National Guard

Senior Civilian
Ms. Sharaya Parker

Mid-Tier Civilian
Ms. Tonique Parker

2019 JFHQ DODIN TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD
JFHQ-DODIN Operations Center (JDOC)

2019 JFHQ DODIN DEFENDERS OF THE YEAR
Officer
Capt. Stephen Khou, USAF (Scott AFB)

Senior Enlisted
Senior Chief Petty Officer David Wafford, USN (DGOC)

Mid-Enlisted
Staff Sgt. Alec Armstrong, USAF (Scott AFB)

Junior Enlisted
Petty Officer 3rd Class Gervin Guerrero, USN (DISA PAC)

Civilian
Alyssa Papaleo (DGOC)

2019 JFHQ DODIN SUPERSTAR AWARDS
Erica Cox, J8
Arnold Enfusse, JD
Crystal Jennings, J2
Timothy Rhodes, J1

2019 DISA MILITARY AND CIVILIAN AWARD WINNERS

MILITARY AWARDS

Field Grade Officer
Lt. Col. Angel Nelson, USAF

Company Grade Officer
Capt. Alex Hollenbeck, USAF (JITC)

Senior Enlisted
Master Sgt. Matthew Smith, USAF (JSSC)

Reserve Senior Enlisted
Senior Chief Petty Officer Betsy Jenkins, USNR (DISA PAC)

Enlisted Service Member
Tech Sgt. Mikel Fair (WHCA)

Reserve Enlisted
Petty Officer 1st Class Verdis Womack, USNR (DISA PAC)

Junior Enlisted
 Spc. Jesus Ortiz-Torres, USA (WHCA)

Color Guard Member
Master Sgt. Steven Kulak, USAF (DISA PAC)

CSM Ray D. Lane Leadership
Master Sgt. Michael Langer, USAF (DISA EUROPE)

CIVILIAN AWARDS

Outstanding Senior Employee
Rodolfo Fuentes (DISA EUROPE)

Outstanding Employee
Michael Walden (DISA SAN ANTONIO)

Administrative Assistant
Victor Guerrero (DISA EUROPE)

Executive Officer
Ronald Parks (DISA PAC)

Outstanding Supervisor
Jennifer Augustine

Outstanding Mentor
Tom Driggers (WHCA)

2019 DISTINGUISHED AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Diann McCoy Award for Excellence in Acquisition
GSM-O II Team

George J. Hoffman Civilian Leadership Award
Randy Rose (DISA EUROPE)

Robert W. Hutten Strategic Development Excellence Award
Thomas Stewart (DGOC)

Larry K. Huffman Award for Operations Excellence
Bruce Morgan (DISA PAC)

David Mihelcic Excellence in Technical Innovation Award
Dr. Ben Hellstrom

William Keely Next Level Leaders Program CES/Pathways Recent Graduate or Intern of the Year
Steven Schmitt (DISA CHAMBERSBURG)

2019 DISA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Outstanding Achievement as a COR
Michelle Light (DISA CHAMBERSBURG)

Outstanding Achievement in Computer/Computer Software Field
DISN Lab Automation Team

Outstanding Achievement in Science/Engineering Field
PAC Infrastructure MPLS Team (DISA PAC)

Outstanding Customer Advocacy
DISA DEPS Governance and Solutions Team (OC)

Outstanding Technical Program/Project
Cloud Based Internet Isolation

Outstanding Non-Technical Program/Project
4th Estate Business Case Analysis (FE)

Outstanding Small Business Programs Advocacy
WHCA J7 Acquisition Management Division (WHCA)

Outstanding Testing Professional
Bradley Weber (WHCA)

Enterprise Service Provider
Executive Network Command (WHCA)

Outstanding Achievement in Mission Support Services
Workforce Services and Development Customer Account Manager Teams

Outstanding Center Director and/or Directorate Director
Services Directorate

2019 PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Outstanding Large Field Command
DISA Central Field Command (DISA CENT)

Outstanding Small Field Command
DISA STRATCOM (DISA STRATCOM)

2019 DIRECTOR’S AWARDS
Al Smith

2019 SUPERSTAR AWARDS
Turquessa Allen-Newton
William Bowles
Alyson Brathwaite
Joel Cassell
Kyle Friel
Blonda K. Griffith
Robert Grunewald
Dr. Benjamin Hellstrom
Jesse Hudlow
Martha Jasper
Shannon Lawrence
Sherman Lewis
Charmaine Martin
Capt. Sean G. McKeever, USAF
Nichole Meade
Patricia A. Merrill
Melvin K. Mundey
Master Sgt. Chiquita Muňoz
Tae Rim
Tricia Singler
Jonathan Timko
Davon Tyler
Kellie Washburn
Sara Watson
Corey Wollard

2019 SPECIAL MILITARY SERVICE AWARDS

12 OUTSTANDING AIRMEN OF THE YEAR

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Category
Senior Master Sgt. Hulen Watkins, USAF (DISA AFRICOM)

Non-Commissioned Officer Category
Tech Sgt. Iori Osawa, USAF (JFHQ-DODIN)

Posted June 10, 2020