Department of the Air Force officials recently named the 2024 winners of the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Awards and the Nuclear and Missile Operations functional awards.

These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen, Guardians and civilians contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field.

“We are proud to recognize and highlight the amazing achievements of Department of the Air Force personnel across the nuclear enterprise,” said Lt. Gen. Andrew J. Gebara, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration deputy chief of staff. “Congratulations to the award earners and to all the Airmen, Guardians, Civilians and teams that were nominated.”

These outstanding nuclear professionals were selected from the Department of the Air Force’s major commands, field commands, unified combatant commands, and other agencies including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.

2024 Nuclear and Missile Operations Awards
13N AFROTC Cadet of the Year: Cadet Cate F. Dowden
13N Operator of the Year: Capt. Cameron M. Voos
13N Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Bonnie L. Queen
13N Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Christopher M. Cass

General Thomas S. Power Award (Best ICBM Crew of the Year): 1st Lt. Sarah A. Lopez and 1st Lt. Travis A. Evans

2024 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Awards
NDO Airman/Specialist of the Year: *Staff Sgt. Vivianna M. Bravo
* Date of Rank: Dec. 1, 2024
NDO Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Adolfo A. Cisneros
NDO Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Dustin P. Taylor
PRAP Manager of the Year: Staff Sgt. Dezire M. Martinez
NDO Guardsman Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. Caleb A. Wallace
NDO Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Noah S. Rocholl
NDO Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Christopher A. Wessner
NDO Reserve Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Matthew R. Rogers
NDO Reserve Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Timothy M. Hickman
NDO Guardsman Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Brett R. Bradford
NDO Civilian of the Year, Category I: Ms. Helena K. Dautrive
NDO Civilian of the Year, Category II: Mr. Benjamin L. Northcutt
NDO Civilian of the Year, Category III: Mr. John M. Hedenberg

Professional Team, Level 1: 4th Test and Evaluation Squadron MILSATCOM Test Division, Space Training and Readiness Command
Lt. Col. Stephen P. Ziegenfuss
Lt. Col. Pedro L. Hernandez
Maj. Anthony J. Turner
Maj. Oliver B. Peery
Maj. Devon P. Murphy
Capt. Robert J. Scott
Capt. Hector D. Rodriguez
Capt. Matthew J. Ress
Capt. Antoinne L. Morris
Capt. Prabhat K. Mahato
Capt. Samuel D. Jolley
Capt. Daniel S. Egert
Capt. Joseph A. Craig
Capt. Antony E. Brown
1st Lt. Franklin Sun
1st Lt. Andrea L. Phillips
1st Lt. Joseph P. Duggan
1st Lt. Kaleb R. Bello
2nd Lt. Noah M. Hinckley
Master Sgt. Anthony W. Luckert
Master Sgt. Christopher D. Carrico
Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Edwards
Mr. Richard B. Sharkey
Mr. Evan L. Hensley
Mr. Michael B. Abney

Professional Team, Level 2: Nuclear Operations and Security Team, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
Col. Hope M. Klukovich
Lt Col Aaron J. Taylor
Lt Col Justin E. Estes
Maj. James W. Nolan
Chief Master Sgt. James A. Arent
Chief Master Sgt. Bobby J. Brown
Chief Master Sgt. Andrew J. Rapsavage
Senior Master Sgt. David W. Berry
Senior Master Sgt. Brandi A. Robertson
Master Sgt. Adam M. Byrd
Master Sgt. Molly D. Gaertner
Master Sgt. Jason W. Halsey
Master Sgt. Jasmine L. Helm Lucas
Master Sgt. Matthias P. Houldieson
Master Sgt. Nelson Kenneybrew
Master Sgt. Katy L. Lara
Master Sgt. John M. Rasband
Master Sgt. Jacob A. Thompson
Master Sgt. Humberto M. Miranda
Master Sgt. Cameron A. Ogle
Master Sgt Nieves L. Powell
Master Sgt. Corey J. Whiting
Tech. Sgt. Samuel D. Nuhfer
Tech. Sgt. Christopher J. Bass
Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Todaro
Tech. Sgt. Nathan J. Scimone
Staff Sgt. Madison S. Henry
Staff Sgt. Nicole L. Todaro
Senior Airman Jailene M. Saenz
Senior Airman Katrina G. Lanoue
Mr. Martin L. Rothrock
Mr. Daniel G. Trahan

Professional Team, Level 3: Personnel Reliability Program Administrative Qualification Branch, Air Force Personnel Center
Lt. Col. Christopher R. David
Lt. Col. James N. Moore
Maj. Adam L. Bair
Maj. Christy Lynne M. McGinnis
Maj. Victor Rodriguez
Senior Master Sgt. Lindsey A. Jaxel
Master Sgt. Denise C. Mattingly
Master Sgt. Aubrey M. Rozelle
Tech. Sgt. Ursula L. Thomas
Tech. Sgt. Tebah A. Moore
Staff Sgt. Alex J. Bello
Staff Sgt. Dezire M. Martinez
Staff Sgt. Aireana A. Ogaldez
Staff Sgt. Mariah L. Tallan
Staff Sgt. Benjamin R. Fly
Staff Sgt. Victor Ortiz Ortiz
Staff Sgt. Taylor E. Dillon
Senior Airman Eric C. Watts
Ms, Bonnie J. Cunning
Ms. Sara K. Daniel
Mr. Brian J. Lancaster
Ms. Patricia M. Lucas
Mr. Patrick J. Matak
Ms. Rene M. McQueen
Ms. Desiree C. Melcher
Ms. Karen C. Nzerem
Ms. Mary A. Webb

Since 2014, the Nuclear Operations Awards Program has been administered and overseen by Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.