Andersen’s Best Published May 28, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham 36th Wing Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Maye, 36th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, was awarded Andersen's Best May 17. "Sergeant Maye was a member of a two-man air traffic control liaison team that was responsible for the overall safety during air operations in support of Exercise Balikitan 2012, which took place recently in the Philippines," said Tech. Sgt. Julian Duenas, Sergeant Maye's supervisor. In addition to ensuring the safe and expeditious handling of $414,000 in U.S. Air Force assets, Sergeant Maye also worked hand-in-hand with his Filipino counterparts and served as a direct link to Civil Aviation Authority Philippines. "Sergeant Maye's air traffic control expertise was particularly evident during his handling of two separate A-10 in-flight emergencies," said Sergeant Duenas. "His demonstrated calmness under pressure bridged the gap between the U.S. pilots and host nation ATC and expedited the safe recovery of both aircraft and crew members." Aside from his primary duties during Balikitan, Sergeant Maye was part of a multi-service humanitarian team that acquired more than 100 gallons of paint and repainted a local village's elementary school. "Sergeant Maye's efforts, along with others brightened the educational environment for over 1,500 Filipino children," said Sergeant Duenas. During Sergeant Maye's first assignment at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, he met his wife Brandie. The couple has two sons and are expecting their third son's arrival in early July. Andersen's Best is a recognition program which highlights a top performer from the 36th Wing. Each week, supervisors nominate a member of their team for outstanding performance and the wing commander presents the selected Airman/civilian with an award. To nominate your Airmen/civilian for Andersen's Best, contact your unit chief or superintendent explaining their accomplishments.