Tech. Sgt. Jacob Curtis was selected as the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for both the 126 ARW and the state of Illinois. Tech. Sgt. Curtis is a Security Forces Journeyman assigned to the 126th Security Forces Squadron and received this award in part for his dedication to duty, superior knowledge, and unwavering volunteerism. His OAY package will next compete at the National Guard Bureau level against Non-Commissioned Officers from around the NGB. Tech. Sgt. Curtis recently returned from a 6-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Courtesy Photo, U.S. Army)
Commentary by Command Chief Master Sgt. Karen Stevens
126 ARW
3/21/2012 - Scott AFB, Ill. -- I would like to personally congratulate Tech. Sgt. Jacob Curtis on being named the 2012 Air National Guard Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year! This is a huge accomplishment that only a handful of our Airmen get to experience.
The competition is highly competitive at the national level, but your accomplishments along with the support of your fellow wingman surpassed your peers. You are an outstanding example and role model for every Airman in the Air National Guard and I know that you will do an outstanding job representing our wing and our state.
Good Luck to you as you move forward to compete with your Air Force and the Air Force Reserve counterparts for the 2012 USAF 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year!
