10/08/2026
During our Annual Training the Oregon Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Team got the opportunity to recognize and celebrate some of our top performing individuals for FY26 with both Quarter and Annual Awards!
For Quarter 1, we recognize SSgt Kaylee Martin and TSgt Marc Hawthorne. Congratulations to you both for an outstanding start to the year and your commitment to mission success!
For Quarter 2, we recognize TSgt Dakota Darling(TSgt Hawthorne is collecting the award on her behalf) and SSgt Kaylee Martin. Your continued performance and dedication directly contributed to our team’s success!
For Quarter 3, we recognize TSgt Holly Tait and TSgt John Elder. Thank you both for your exceptional production and professionalism, setting the example for the team!
For Quarter 4, we recognize TSgt John Elder and TSgt Holly Tait. Thank you both for finishing the year strong and continuing the forward momentum into the next FY!
MSgt Zachary Scribner is recognized as our Flight Chief of the Year. Thank you MSgt Scribner for your leadership, guidance, and commitment to developing recruiters and leading your flight to success!
MSgt Cassondra Patterson is recognized as our Retention Office Manager of the Year. Thank you MSgt Patterson for your outstanding management of the Retention Program and your continued dedication to the Air National Guard and our Airmen!
SSgt Kaylee Martin is recognized as our Production Recruiter of the Year. Thank you SSgt Martin for your exceptional production, professionalism, and commitment to finding and bringing in the next generation of Airmen!
TSgt Michaela Thompson is recognized as our Rookie Recruiter of the Year. Thank you TSgt Thompson on an outstanding start in your recruiting career. Your early performance and dedication set the standard for what is possible in your first year!
TSgt Alex Wolfe is recognized as our Operations NCO of the Year. Thank you TSgt Wolfe for the operational support, initiative, and behind the scenes work you provided as our Recruiting and Retention NCO that enabled the entire team to succeed!
SrA Mariana Cruz is recognized as our Recruiting and Retention Field Support Staff of the Year. Thank you