Three Members from the 132d Wing Awarded 2015 Iowa ANG Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award

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  • By Staff Sgt. Linda K. Burger
  • 132d Wing
132D WING, Iowa --  On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, the Iowa Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year Board convened at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.  Results of the board were brought to the Adjutant General of Iowa, Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, and he has given his approval.  We are proud to share the news that three airmen from 132d Wing (132WG) have been selected.

The 2015 Iowa ANG Outstanding NCO of the Year is Tech. Sgt. Dylan J. Staples, with 132WG Weather.  Tech Sgt. Staples has served twelve years total military service, ten of which have been with 132WG Weather.

The 2015 Iowa ANG Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year is Master Sgt. Aaron A. McConeghey, with 132WG Public Health.  Master Sgt. McConeghey has served twenty years total military service; one year has been with 132WG Public Health.

The 2015 Iowa ANG Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year is Senior Master Sgt. Kimberly R. McWilliams, with the 132d Wing.  Senior Master Sgt. McWilliams has served twenty-three years total military service, six of which have been serving as First Sergeant.

Award winners will be receiving the Iowa Meritorious Service Medal for being chosen, and will go on to compete at the National Guard Bureau level.  If further selected, they will then compete at the Air Force level for Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.