Awards ceremony recognizes superior performance Published Aug. 19, 2009 By Aletha Frost AFDW PA Air Force District of Washington -- AFDW Recognition Ceremony Maj. Gen. Ralph Jodice, Air Force District of Washington commander, recently recognized twenty-one of AFDW professional performers for their commitment to excellence and outstanding service during an awards ceremony on 14 Aug. Airmen presented awards were: - Thirty Year Certificate Ms. Janice Jackson for outstanding service to the government - Department of the Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service Award in support of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Mr. Ronald Malone A4 Mr. Timothy Stern A4 Mr. Millard White A4 Mr. Eric Wood A1 - Air Force Achievement Medal for outstanding achievement in support of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Lt. Col. Audra Griner, third oak leaf cluster 1st Lt. Jonathan Stintson, first oak leaf cluster Master Sgt. Gary Rucks, sixth oak leaf cluster - Air Force Certificate of Commendation for significant contributions to the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Mr. Lee Arnold Mr. Lawrence Garrison Mr. Howard Jackson Mr. Kermit Kemmerer Mr. John McDermott Mr. Anthony Perry Mr. Joseph Schupp Mr. Jim Scowden Mr. Gerald Sohan Mr. Richard Starkson Mr. Kevin Sutton Mr. Steven Weilblinger Mr. Neal West Also the Joint Service Open House letter of recognition for outstanding service and dedication on behalf of the Secretary of Defense was presented to: Sgt. Chris Orbits Ms. Terry Beiber "These awards are earned by our Airmen and Civilians through tireless dedication," said General Jodice. "They are not distinguished through one shining example, but for their ongoing and ceaseless dedication to the mission."