MVMAA award

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Congressman David Hobson, former U.S. Representative for Ohio's 7th District, presents Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Peri Rogowski, 445 AW command chief, the U.S. House of Representatives Proclamation during the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association 31st Annual Membership Dinner Oct. 19, while Woody Stroud, 2010 award recipient and MVMAA past president looks on. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Richard)

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Wing receives prestigious community award

Published Oct. 28, 2011
By 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 445th Airlift Wing was recognized as recipients of the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association Winkler/Martin Award at the MVMAA 31st Annual Membership Dinner Oct. 19.

The award honors a person or organization for their unselfish and exemplary service to the MVMAA and the military community. The 445th is the first organization to receive the award which is generally presented to individuals.

The award was presented by Woody Stroud, former award recipient and past president of MVMAA.

In addition, Former Congressman David Hobson presented the unit with a U.S. House of Representatives Proclamation on behalf of Congressman Steve Austria. The proclamation was awarded to the wing in honor of them receiving the MVMAA award.

The MVMAA is one of the nation's largest community military affairs organizations. Current membership includes representatives from 15 local Chambers of Commerce and commanders of the active-duty, Reserve and Guard units stationed Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio and Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio.