AFMC Public Affairs Media Award winners

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Congratulations to the winners of the FY 2017 Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs Media Awards! The first place winners, and the links to view their entries, are listed below.

Graphic Design Categories First Place Winners --

- Digital Art: Kent Bingham, 75 ABW/PA, Hill AFB, UT:



- Identity Design: David Perry, 75 ABW/PA, Hill AFB, UT:https://www.dvidshub.net/graphic/1250/jag-corps-hill-afb-ut-logo

- Layout and Design: Kent Bingham, 75 ABW/PA, Hill AFB, UT:
Focus on Defense Symposium program cover and poster
Program cover and poster design for the AFSC and Utah AFA co-hosted Focus on Defense Symposium’s 2017 theme, “Sustaining the Nuclear Triad.” The symposium focused on how our industry partners and government leaders view and respond to nuclear triad agile sustainment and life cycle logistics support in today’s environment.


- Animation: David Perry, 75 ABW/PA, Hill AFB, UT:


- Civilian Graphic Designer of the Year: Kent Bingham, 75 ABW/PA, Hill AFB, UT:
388th Fighter Wing
This 388th Fighter Wing "Rock Stars" illustration was designed for a "Rock and Roll" themed Annual Awards ceremony. The gold record and black F-35-shaped guitar complete with golden lightning bolts to play on the aircraft nickname, were combined together to create a fusion of military might and rock music.


Photo Categories First Place Winners --

- Operational Photo Series: Gregory Davis, 72 ABW/PA:
AFRC C-17A supports Hurricane Irma relief efforts
A C-17A Globemaster III from the 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Reserve Command, rolls down the runway for take-off Sept. 13, 2017, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Onboard the aircraft are eight Citizen Airmen from the 35th Combat Communications Squadron and their equipment which are being deployed to Florida as part of the Air Force's Hurricane Irma response and recovery operations. The 35th CBCS deployed servers, radio equipment, power generation and other tools to connect to Department of Defense networks, voice communications and the internet. The 35th CBCS is part of the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)


- Training Photo Series: Gregory Davis, 72 ABW/PA:
72nd Civil Engineer Squadron, fire department, conduct training at Tinker
Two member teams from the 72nd Civil Engineer Squadron, fire department, work together as they approach the full-size aircraft fire training device Sept. 13, 2017, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The firefighters were conducting annual recertification training in the realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)


- Picture Story: Linda LaBonte Britt, 66 ABG/PA:https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/171539

- News Photo: Samuel King Jr., 96 TW/PA, Eglin AFB, FL:
Honor Guard graduation March 2017
Staff Sgt. Elena Konter, 96th Medical Operations Squadron, salutes during the flag-folding portion of the unit’s graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 1. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pall bearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

- Feature Photo: Tommie Horton, 78 ABW/PA, Robins AFB, GA:



- Portrait: Samuel King Jr., 96 TW/PA, Eglin AFB, FL:
Warrior CARE/Games Day 4
Christy Wise, a Warrior Games athlete, stretches after a run during a track and field session at the Air Force team’s training camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27. The base-hosted, week-long Warrior Games training camp is the last team practice session before the yearly competition in June. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)


- Civilian Photographer of the Year: Samuel King Jr., 96 TW/PA, Eglin AFB, FL: https://www.dvidshub.net/mediagallery/detail/id/169613

Video Categories First Place Winners --

- Short-form Production Video: 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Long-form Production Video: AFIMSC/PA, JBSA Lackland, TX:


- Operational Videography: Ryan Law, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Training Videography: A1C Johnathon Wines, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Multimedia Product: John Harrington, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Video Story: Ryan Law, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Video Spot: A1C Holly Ardem, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- New Videographer of the Year: A1C Holly Ardern, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Military Videographer of the Year: A1C Johnathon Wines, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


- Civilian Videographer of the Year: Ryan Law, 88 ABW/PA, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH:


Print Categories First Place Winners --

- Printed Publication: 72 ABW/PA, Tinker AFB, OK: https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/37179

- PDF Publication: AFIMSC/PA, JBSA Lackland, TX: https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/35750

- Media Campaign Plan: 72 ABW/PA, Tinker AFB, OK

- Information Story: Benjamin Newell, 66 ABG/PA, Hanscom AFB, MA:https://www.dvidshub.net/news/259436/chip-scrambles

- Feature Story: Kristin Stewart, 96 TW/PA, Eglin AFB, FL: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/260009/aim-higher

- Commentary: Geoff Janes, 78 ABW/PA, Robins AFB, GA: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/259830/commentary-dear-alcohol

- Photojournalism: Tommie Horton, 78 ABW/PA, Robins AFB, GA: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/257312/not-your-average-briefing-security-forces-exercise-offers-hands-training-defenders

- Civilian Writer of the Year, Kenji Thuloweit, 412 TW/PA, Edwards AFB, CA:https://www.dvidshub.net/news/259473/f-35-testers-wrap-up-weapons-delivery-accuracy-tests