Reservist of the Year Award
Technical Sergeant Tony Winstead, an Electro-Environmental Craftsman with the 315th Airlift Wing at Charleston AFB, S.C., received the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Reservist of the Year Award on Tuesday. Tech. Sgt. Winstead competed against award recipients from each military branch. In addition to being a reservist with the 315 AW, Tech. Sgt. Winstead is also a full time police officer for the Town of Mt. Pleasant. Additionally, he organized his squadron’s Combined Federal Campaign drive and exceeded his goal. He helped raise funds for his unit’s association for a summer picnic for reserve members and their families. He also logged over 220 volunteer hours dedicated to the community which includes being a den leader for Cub Scout Pack 63 and served as a coach for the Charleston City Recreation Department.