McGuire Airmen to be honored New Year's Eve

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MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. (AFPN) --  Two Airmen from here will be honored guests of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg when the ball is dropped at midnight in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

First Lt. Erick Saks and Tech. Sgt. Sonya Bulluck were chosen for their contributions to their country, community and the continuing war on terrorism.

Lieutenant Saks is the 305th Air Mobility Wing deputy chief of public affairs, who is preparing to deploy to Afghanistan for one year.

"Lieutenant Saks is an outstanding officer with an incredible sense of duty. His
'can do' attitude and passion to serve is a testimony to all Airmen at McGuire," said Col. Rick Martin, the 305th AMW commander.

Sergeant Bulluck from the Air Force Reserve's 514th AMW has volunteered to serve more than one year since 9/11 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is preparing for another deployment to Southwest Asia in January.

"Sergeant Bulluck is a true professional. She is my best aerial port specialist. Her willingness to sacrifice so much for her country is a clear demonstration of her excellence and patriotism as a Reserve noncommissioned officer," said Col. James Kerr, the 514th AMW commander.

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