Wing announces quarterly awards Published July 17, 2007 By Michael Cordiviola Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga., -- Airman of the Quarter Senior Airman Edward Shannonhouse, Airman of the Quarter, is a utilities system journeyman with the 94th Civil Engineer Squadron. He's known by his peers as a true mentor by presenting his knowledge and technical proficiencies to every unit member so that they were able to better understand the task. According to his supervisors, his comprehensive knowledge of all civil engineer functions far exceeded many of the most experienced non commissioned officers Air Force wide. Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter Staff Sgt. Matthew Ripley, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, a loadmaster with the 700th Airlift Squadron, supported the global war on terror through hard work and dedication in the instruction of his students he has more than 60 hours of instructor time as a loadmaster. His supervisors point out that he frequently steps up to fly add-on training missions with very little notice while maintaining a positive attitude, exceptional demeanor, professionalism and military bearing. Even with all his extra duty he is able to maintain a 3.7 GPA in his degree of study at Devry University. Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter Master Sgt. Matthew A. Priser, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, the Flight Training Unit Registrar with the 94th Operations Support Squadron, conducted a unit self assessment on the 94th Airlift Wing mentoring program which he created and reenergized the program, ensuring proper compliance by supervisors. He also provided crucial support as an instructor and evaluator, flying with 50 percent of the students and flying over 20 sorties. He also volunteered his time to helping teenagers with track and field at a local high school. First Sergeant of the Quarter Master Sgt. Andrea Symes-Creary, First Sergeant of the Quarter, of the 94th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was noted for successfully managing widely varied unit programs and creating the units first newsletter. She was described by her supervisor as the epitome of excellence and leadership which placed her in the position of the backbone of the unit. When she is not helping people on base she was volunteering her time in the community which included providing support for families with autistic children. Company Grade Officer of the Quarter Captain Donna Smith, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, the Operations Officer of the 80th Aerial Port Squadron, was described by her supervisor as someone who consistently steps up and volunteers for the little things and aggressively takes on projects and moves them forward with great success. One example was the precise execution of a combat readiness program that just took a few months to get on its feet. She also stepped up and filled in for staff in a critical time for the ROTC Detachment 165 when they were short of instructors.
