Logistics Officer Association

Approved for Public Release – Evan Hanson, Chief Information Officer

ARLINGTON, Virginia

2023 LOA National Award Winner Announcement

Congratulations to our 2023 LOA National award winners! We are proud of their contributions to LOA and the greater Air Force mission, and look forward to celebrating their achievements at this year’s LOA Symposium, 26-29 Mar, 2024 in St. Louis, MO. All awards will be presented at the Symposium. www.logisticsymposium.org

Lt Gen Zettler Lifetime Achievement Award: Demonstrated sustained superior leadership in service to the Logistics Officer Association. Nominees will have at least 20 years of service in a logistics related career and at least 10 years of LOA membership.

  • Lt Gen Linda Hurry, Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
  • Col Kevin Sampels, USAF (Ret)

Jondavid “JD” DuVall Servant Leader Award: The Jondavid DuVall Servant Leader Award is presented to the individual who has demonstrated a persistent, impactful and passionate commitment to the Logistics Officer Association (LOA) and Logistics community, as a whole. This person contributes meaningfully to LOA and the whole of government logistics enterprise throughout the year, demonstrates selflessness, encourages team building, and inspires excellence, innovativeness, and dedication to advancing LOA and the Logistics community.

  • Lt Gen Gene Kirkland, USAF (Ret)

Gen Babbitt National Distinguished Service Award (NDSA): The General George T. Babbitt National Distinguished Service Award recognizes LOA National members who made the greatest contributions to the furthering of LOA National’s goals and objectives.

  • Lt Col Robert D. Campbell, 388 MXG

Maj Gen Saunders Chapter Distinguished Service Award (CDSA): The Chapter Distinguished Service Award (CDSA) is named after Maj Gen Mary L. Saunders (Ret) and recognizes the National LOA members who made the greatest contributions in support of their local LOA Chapter activities.

  • Capt Louis Bernal, Sir Winston Churchill Chapter, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Chapter of the Year Awards: Recognizes chapters who support national goals and objectives, innovative programs for supporting their membership, mentorship, exchange programs, professional development tours, and community support.

  • Lt Gen Wetekam Chapter of the Year Award (Large Chapter): Crossroads Chapter, Tinker AFB, OK
  • Mrs. Tune Chapter of the Year Award (Medium Chapter): Sir Winston Churchill Chapter, RAF Mildenhall, UK
  • Col Hass Chapter of the Year Award (Small Chapter): First State Chapter, Dover AFB, DE

Maj Gen Marcelite Harris Trailblazer Awards: Any individual or team from military, government, civilian, academic, or industry that has developed an innovative idea or solution within or supporting the Air Force Logistics enterprise. Illustrate the nomination’s “trailblazing character” by describing how the innovation improved or benefited an aspect of the Logistics enterprise. Innovative ideas and solutions can be from any sector or category and include (not all inclusive): maintenance, deployment, distribution, transportation, life-cycle logistics, retail or wholesale supply chain management, sustainment planning and delivery/execution, information technology, cyber security, systems research and development, systems testing, resource planning and investment as well as government policy and corporate governance.

  • 51 MXS, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
  • Small Business: 14BIS Supply Tracking, Patrick SFB, FL

2023 LOA Scholarship Winners: The Logistics Officer Association (LOA) Scholarship Program is designed to promote education for junior enlisted, officers and civilians of the Armed Forces in the logistics and acquisition career fields. Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

  • 1st Lt Zeke Kaufman, Crossroads Chapter, Tinker AFB, OK
  • TSgt Tyler Custer, Mustang Chapter, Osan AB, Republic of Korea
  • TSgt Olivia Feise, Wasatch Warrior Chapter, Hill AFB, UT
  • TSgt Blake Breeden, Northern Lights Chapter, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
  • SrA Kevaughn Black, Sonoran Chapter, Luke AFB, AZ
  • SrA Brandi Roth, Wasatch Warrior Chapter, Hill AFB, UT
  • SrA Candace Zegeye, Gateway Chapter, Scott AFB, IL
  • A1C Alejandro Landeros, Northern Lights Chapter, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
  • A1C Lorena Leon, Gateway Chapter, Scott AFB, IL
  • Cadet Jessica Klein

Major General Hugh J. Knerr Exceptional Author Award: The Exceptional Writer Award is awarded to the author(s) of the best article published in the Exceptional Release during a calendar year. The winners are selected by the Exceptional Release editorial team for each of the following categories: Field Grade Officer, Company Grade Officer, Enlisted, and both Industry and DoD civilians.

Field Grade Officer:

  • Winner: Maj Michael Kravitz, “Agile Combat Employment – Airpower’s 5th Generation Leviathan” – Symposium 2023
  • Honorable Mention: Lt Col James Morrison, “A Change of Heart: How Theory of Constraints Can Be a Transformational Phenomenon on the Flightline” – Spring 2023

Company Grade Officer:

  • Winner: Capt Daniel Johnston, Capt Patrick Milward, Mr. Joseph Neubauer, Capt Josh Antinone, SMSgt Micah Crumbley, Maj Marcus Perez, and SMSgt Joshua Bemis, “The Progress of Dover’s Mission Generation Group” – Fall 2023
  • Honorable Mention: 1st Lt Eric Draudt, “The Case for an Advanced Intermediate Manufacturing (AIM) Facility: Leveraging Manufacturing Technology of the Future, Now” – Spring 2023

Civilian:

  • Winner: Ms. Amber Greene and Ms. Kristin Carter, “NILE: Preventing Suicide in the Military Through Inclusive Leadership and a Culture of Connection” – Symposium 2023
  • Honorable Mention: Dr. Brad Anderson and Mr. Rich Moore, “You Need CSPEC and CSPEC Needs You!” – Winter 2023

You may find these award-winning articles in our Exceptional Release archive.