Eglin’s Best is on Display at 96th Test Wing Staff Reports March 11, 2026 1:19 pm Eglin Air Force Base In Brief: Who: Members of the 96th Test Wing, including airmen, officers, civilians, and volunteers What: Annual awards ceremony recognizing top performers and teams When: March 6, 2026 Where: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Why: To honor excellence, leadership, and contributions supporting the Air Force testing mission EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. The 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base recognized its top performers during its annual awards ceremony on March 6, highlighting airmen, civilians, and teams whose work helped advance the wing’s testing mission and support the broader Air Force mission. Leaders announced winners across multiple categories, ranging from junior enlisted airmen to field-grade officers, civilian employees, and volunteer contributors. The ceremony celebrates individuals and teams whose achievements, leadership, and service stood out during the past year. Among the honorees was Senior Airman Christopher J. Roy of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, who earned the wing’s top award in the Airman category. Tech. Sgt. Freddy Scott of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron took home the Noncommissioned Officer category honor, while Senior Master Sgt. Damon Crawford of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron earned the Senior NCO award. Master Sgt. Derek Medlenka of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron was recognized as the wing’s top First Sergeant. Officer awards went to Capt. John Despard of the OFP Combined Test Force in the Company Grade Officer category and Maj. Mary...
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