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AFI 36-2805 Special Trophies and Awards

- Pumpkin patroller; ensured safe conditions during Halloween festivities; event enjoyed by 2K base residents

- Regularly participates in and oversees the weekly Meals-on-Wheels program

- Spent 100 hours mentoring high school students; imparted importance of academics and right decisions
-- tutored students traveling and missing school during sports season--kept students on track to graduate!

- Liased with Japanese Air Force/civilian authorities bus accident response; fostered strong partnership

- Avid supporter of Airman Against Drunk Driving program; contributed over 20 hours; kept fellow Airmen safe

- Active in community--Prepared family style barbeque for 35th FW at Hirosaki's Cherry Blossom festival

- Volunteered to lead Punt, Pass, & Kick fundraiser--raised over $3,000 for football team uniform items

- Volunteered as youth group leader at chapel--enhanced the lives of local teens through positive guidance

- Dynamic! Created the 2007 MSHS football team highlight film--showcased achievements at Fall Awards ceremony

- Involved in local Head Start Program; patiently read books to over 22 children ages 5 years to 7 years

- Dedicated to improving team building--put together, hosted weekly evening meals for the MSHS football team

- United communities during the Misawa Air Base Open House--over 2,000 local nationals attended celebration
-- Put best foot forward, no job too large or small--help clean and deliver food to six different 24-hour work centers

- Volunteered to assist local Red Cross in distributing food and clothing to flood victims in the Low Country

- Strong community leader--chaperones school functions--regularly mentors elementary school children

- Volunteered 10 hours supervising and cleaning up for the Ramstein AFB Youth Halloween Harvest Party
-- Developed, orchestrated games for 60 children--provided a safe haven--a huge Halloween night success!

- Head coach of Patch high school wrestling team; taught safe/proper techniques--zero mishaps/injuries

- Community minded; volunteered & represented Hickam AFB in Waipahu May Day parade; raised
over $12K for local community center supporting the Boy and Girl Scouts, Womens' Club and YMCA

- Security minded! Collaborated with North Charleston community leaders on Neighborhood Watch programs
-- Programs have made contributions of considerable and lasting value--3K active residents & 80% less crime

- Volunteered to assist local Red Cross in distributing food and clothing to flood victims in the Gulfport area

- Place for Hope key volunteer; manned annual festival rides, provided support to 40+ affected children

- Tutored high school student--raised students grade from an "F" to an "A" in a mere four weeks--inspiring!

- Stimulates harmony and high spirits! Personally invited by Base Chaplain to help infuse holiday community cheer
--Santa’s helper! Decorated Christmas tree, passed out carol sheets, & served hot chocolate--rekindled spirits

- Volunteered 3 hours for Adopt-a-Pet at Vandenberg Team car wash; helped raise over $500--promote soonest

- Presented the MSHS football team over $600 of safety equipment for students unable to purchase personal gear

- Provided administrative support to 100K visitors to 2005 Charleston AFB Air Show; ensured 100% support

- Intense competitor and model ambassador within the Croughton intramural basketball league--valued teammate

- Exchanged language lessons; learned basic Japanese/taught English--improved important US/Japan relations

- Volunteered 20 hours off duty time assisting Lowry Open Window Foundation Nov 05' Thanksgiving holiday
-- Prepared dinner for 60 combat wounded soldiers; support greatly increased morale for OEF war fighters

- Showed a positive, cooperative spirit during the San Antonio area Hospital blood drive--contributions saved lives

- Organized a team for the March of Dimes "Walk America" 20K march--raised over $500 to combat birth defects

- Volunteer phone bank supervisor at Easter Seal telethon; surpassed its goal--raised $30,000

- Orchestrated timely food/clothing donations for Hurricane Katrina disaster victims--a timely godsend for charity

- Visited 2 Nicaraguan orphanages; presented over $500 of toys/sports equipment--solidified community support

- Donated items to RAF Croughton British American Committee Toys for Tots drive--selfless, sterling character!

- Visited 2 Philippine orphanages; donated over 40 hours labor on new building--solidified community support