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Six AFMC civilians among 2010 Presidential Rank Award winners

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  • Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs Report
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced Oct. 19, 2010, Air Force recipients of the prestigious Presidential Rank Awards for 2010, and the list includes six civilians currently assigned to Air Force Materiel Command.

"Winners of this prestigious award are strong leaders, professionals and scientists who achieve results and consistently demonstrate strength, integrity, industry and a relentless commitment to public service," the Secretary said in an e-mail message announcing the winners.

There are two categories of rank awards: distinguished and meritorious. Award winners are chosen through a year-long rigorous selection process. They are nominated by their agency heads, evaluated by boards comprised of private citizens, and approved by the President. The evaluation criteria focus on leadership and results.

Specific categories and AFMC recipients include:

2010 Meritorious Executives
> Michael A. Gill, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Director of Contracting, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
> Dr. David M. Jerome, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Director, Sensors Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
> Richard W. Lombardi, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Executive Director, Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass.
> John J. Thrasher, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Director, Air Force Materiel Command Law Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

2010 Meritorious Senior Professionals
> Dr. Ravinder Chona, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, is Senior Scientist for Structural Integrity, Air Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
> Dr. James M. Larsen, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, is a Senior Scientist for Structural Materials Life Prediction, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

The Air Force will honor all award winners during an official ceremony scheduled for spring 2011.