Wright-Patterson medics garner AFMC 2007 awards Published Dec. 12, 2007 By Derek Kaufman 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command officials singled out 30 Wright-Patt medics and eight medical teams for exceptional performance. The 2007 Air Force Medical Service Awards recognize individuals and teams for their superior job performance, innovative operations, and exceptional teamwork. "I'm very proud of all of our major command level winners," said Col. Andy Monteiro, 88th Medical Group commander. "Their significant accomplishments have significantly improved the delivery of health care and directly contributed to success of our expeditionary operations worldwide." Between 50 and 80 Wright-Patterson Medical Center Airmen are typically deployed providing care around the world on any given day, Col. Monteiro said. The major command winners will now compete at the Air Force level. Team Awards: Medical Information Services Team of the Year - 88th Medical Support Squadron, Medical Information Systems Large Dental Clinic of the Year - 88th Dental Squadron, WPAFB Nutritional Medicine Team Award - 88th Diagnostics & Therapeutics Squadron, Nutritional Medicine Flight (NMF) Outstanding Behavioral Health Team Award--Category I - 88th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Flight Outstanding Medical Logistics Account of the Year--Large Activity - 88th Medical Support Squadron, Logistics Flight Pharmacy of the Year Award - 88th Diagnostics & Therapeutics Squadron, Pharmacy Flight Laboratory Team Award (Category I) - 88th Diagnostics & Therapeutics Squadron, Laboratory Flight Laboratory Team Award (Category II) - Air Force Research Laboratory, Applied Biotechnology Team Individual Functional Awards: 88th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Company Grade Optometrist of the Year - Capt. Anthony J. Spencer 88th Dental Squadron Junior Clinical Dentist of the Year - Maj. Daron Praetzel Dental Officer of the Year - Lt. Col. Maria Santos 88th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron Laboratory Airman of the Year - Airman 1st Class Angela Garcia Laboratory NCO of the Year - Tech. Sgt. Tammy K. Raymond Laboratory Senior NCO of the Year - Master Sgt. Rolando Pabon Diet Therapy Airman of the Year - Senior Airman Kevin M. Siclari Diet Therapy NCO of the Year - Tech. Sgt. James E. Snead Diet Therapy Senior NCO of the Year - Master Sgt. Christian J. Budzinack NCO Pharmacy Technician of the Year - Tech. Sgt. Jens W. Rueckert Senior NCO Pharmacy Technician of the Year - Master Sgt. Paula R. Eischen Outstanding Diagnostic Imaging Technologist of the Year - Outstanding Airman - Senior Airman Brandon C. Chamberlain 88th Medical Operations Squadron Senior Psychologist of the Year Award - Maj. Kenneth A. Furman Outstanding Company Grade Social Worker of the Year - Capt. Marissa A. Alvarado-Brown Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Airman of the Year - Airman 1st Class Maranda A. Oliver 88th Medical Support Squadron Outstanding Medical Materiel NCO of the Year - Staff Sgt. Justin A. Kirkland Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair NCO of the Year - Tech Sgt. April L. Schnortz Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair Senior NCO of the Year - Senior Master Sgt. Armando M. Oakes Outstanding Resource Management Civilian of the Year (Any grade) - Alice A. Rohrbach Medical Information Services Officer of the Year - 2d Lt Beata H. Rosson Medical Information Services Senior NCO of the Year - Master Sgt. Jennifer L. Allphin 88th Surgical Operations Squadron Surgical Excellence Award - Lt. Col. Geoffrey D. Towers Perioperative Nurse of the Year - Capt. Patrick C. Boyle Podiatrist of the Year Award - Maj. Michael J. Eisenman Outstanding Enlisted Health Services Management NCO of the Year - Staff Sgt. Catrina R. Rawlsgray-Bell Surgical Service NCO of the Year - Staff Sgt. James D. Francis, Jr. Surgical Service Senior NCO of the Year - Master Sgt. Patrick M. Luda Air Force Research Laboratory Company Grade Aerospace Physiologist of the Year - Capt. Barry R. Reeder Field Grade Aerospace Physiologist of the Year - Lt. Col. Michael F. Zupan HQ AFMC Public Health Staff NCO of the Year - Senior Master Sgt. Rojelio V. Martinez