Andersen brings home 17 A1 awards Published Feb. 3, 2011 By Airman First Class Whitney Tucker 36th Wing Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - -- Airmen from the 36th Force Support Squadron and 36th Wing Protocol here excelled in 2010, winning a total of 17 Air Combat Command Manpower, Personnel and Service Awards. These awards give recognition to the best performers and installation-level programs, honor their accomplishments and commitment to excellence, and improve situational awareness for everyone in the A1 community. "I think this is tremendous recognition of the fine work our FSS has performed in our first year of full operational capability within Joint Region Marianas," said Lt. Col. Brian Hinsvark, 36th FSS commander. "You fine professionals have served our customers with pride, passion and dedication." The 36th FSS was recognized for several outstanding programs and received the Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Legacy award for best Force Support Squadron in the Major Command, the Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program award, Arts and Crafts Program of the Year, Community Center Program of the Year, Outdoor Recreation Program of the Year, Enlisted Professional Military Education Team of the Year - Airman Leadership School, and Professional Development Program of the Year. Not only did FSS represent Andersen well, but 36th Wing Protocol also stood out among their competition, walking away with the George Washington Award for Protocol Excellence. "This award means that we will compete at the Air Force level," said Carmela Rapadas, 36th Wing Chief of Protocol. "I am extremely proud of the Protocol office along with the Airmen and civilians who support the 36th Wing's Distinguished Visitor Mission." Additionally, 10 Team Andersen members received individual awards in various categories: FSS Field Grade Officer of the Year, Colonel Hinsvark; Manpower noncommissioned officer of the Year, Tech. Sgt. Robert Lumaban; Personnel Airman of the Year, Senior Airman Stephanie Pham; Personnel Senior NCO of the Year, Master Sgt. Ina Strickner; Services Airman of the Year, SrA Jonathan Ardis; Services NCO of the Year, Tech. Sgt. Carrie Caudill; Services SNCO of the Year, Master Sgt. Adrienne Mimms; Force Support Manager of the Year, Ms. Jeanette Rodriguez; Airman and Family Services Flight Specialist of the Year, Mr. David Ooka; and Community Services Flight Manager of the Year Ms. Syomi Dodd. "These awards are a reflection of all our team members and each of the leaders understand that our fine professionals on the front lines with customers are where superior community service and combat support happens," Colonel Hinsvark said. "I am proud of the entire team." Team Andersen winners will now advance to the Air Force level competition.