2007 Military Times Service Member of the Year
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2006 Air Force Times Airman of the Year
 


Staff Sgt. Matthew Patnaude
314th Civil Engineer Squadron,
Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.

It's sticky hot in the Arkansas wilderness. Staff Sgt. Matthew Patnaude is crouched in a man-made clearing, a wide circle of sun-bleached gravel. His fingers work blasting caps, detonation cord and a fat brick of C4 plastic explosives that, if ignited, would blow him to vapors.

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2007 Honorable Mentions

Capt. Peter GrutersCapt. Peter Gruters
19th Operations Support Squadron
Robins Air Force Base, Ga.





SMSgt TONY L. LEVINESMSgt TONY L. LEVINE
315th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve
Charleston Air Force Base, SC




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Army Times Publishing Company began the Military Times Service Members of the Year award in 2001 to recognize an outstanding member of each branch of service. The initial program highlighted exemplary achievement beyond the call of duty. The award's criteria now include the following:

  • High level of professionalism
  • Concern for fellow service members
  • Commitment to community service


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