315th Airlift Wing announces latest quarterly award winners Published Oct. 25, 2013 By Michael Dukes 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C -- Selection boards for Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, junior officer, field grade officer, and Air Force civilian have announced 315th Airlift Wing winners for the 3rd quarter (July - September). Winners are: Airman of the Quarter Senior Airman Elmon Hallback, 315th Maintenance Squadron NCO of the Quarter Tech Sgt. Steve Smith, 315th Security Forces Squadron SNCO of the Quarter Master Sgt. Marcus Ford, 315th MXS Company Grade Officer of the Quarter Capt. Ivia Smith, 315th Force Support Squadron Field Grade Officer of the Quarter Lt. Col. Dave Kern, 317th Airlift Squadron "Congratulations to our latest quarterly award winners who were chosen for their outstanding achievements in the representation of the 315th AW," said Col. James Fontanella, 315th AW commander. "These are very special honors and it gives me great pleasure to recognize them." Plaques will be presented at the next wing award ceremony. "Units that put forth the effort to nominate their deserving personnel for awards are to be commended," Fontanella said. "I urge commanders to continue to take the time to nominate people for these important morale-building awards."