MPOY 2012

Staff Sgt. Daniel King earns the Weapons Jammer Driver of the Year Award during the 2012 Maintenance Professionals of the Year ceremony March 15 from Col. Curtis Hafer, 325th Maintenance Group commander, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Binnicker and Chief Master Sgt. Terry Gabbert, 325th Maintenance Group superintendent. (U.S Air Force photo by Chris Cokeing)

Tyndall sergeant earns Weapons Jammer Driver of the Year award

Published March 27, 2013
By 2nd Lt. Andrea Valencia
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tyndall's Staff Sgt. Daniel King, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, earned the Weapons Jammer Driver of the Year award during the 2012 Maintenance and Staff Professionals of the Year banquet in Hangar 1 March 15.

The Marietta, Ga., native said it was great to receive the award. The award is given to recognize the individual with the best driving abilities through a difficult pre-determined course.

"I felt like it was in the bag. This contest is usually for airmen but for some reason they decided to let NCOs compete last year," he said.

Sergeant King has been in the Air Force for 11 years and worked in the maintenance career field throughout his enlistment. His favorite part about his job is knowing that Americans appreciate the service they do for their country.

The MPOY banquet recognizes the achievements of the maintenance group and honors maintenance professionals each year.

The original maintenance professional award was established in 1979 to recognize outstanding performance of direct, sortie-producing maintenance specialists. Support, training and staff personnel make vital contributions to effective sortie production. Tyndall recognized these important professionals in their diversified career fields.

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