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Show May 3, 2001 Wong names quarterly award winners 8 d 6 - 8 CGO of tne Quarter Capt Stephen Jost Senior NCO of the Quarter Senior Master Sgt Robert Thiel NCO f A f ' - - - Y ' r h e d k II n d o r y n r s It s e e It e u d d f ', i I Civilian of the Quarter Category! Chris Odegard Civilian of the Quarter It Civilian of the Quarter Category IV Charlie Etchepare Category V Kathleen Vine Category Kenneth Brunner RETURN from page A - status. Colonel Dyczkowski failed to make the report he was not seen or heard from again. , Colonel Dyczkowski was listed as missing in action for 12 years. In 1978, the military changed his designation to "presumed killed in action, By Senior Airman Cindy Huston 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs body not recovered." A joint team of people from the United States and Vietnam who are responsible for locating people missing during the Vietnam War discovered Colonel Dyczkowski's identification card in a museum in Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam. Aircraft wreckage and bone fragments were also discovered during their search of the crash site. their hard work and dedication recognized by their husbands alone is like winning the Super Bowl for most wives, but to be honored by an entire wing and then by the entire Air Combat Command has been just mind blow-- , ing for one military spouse. Marilyn Dippold, wife of Lt. Col. Marc Dippold, 388th Operations Support Squadron Commander, was recently awarded the Catherine Wright Memorial Award by not only the 388th Fighter Wing, but by ACC as well. The Catherine Wright MemorialAward recognizes an Air Force Spouse who provides encouragement, support and inspiration to her husband and who is instrumental in his suc':' .''. cess.' "My husband told me the day before the awards ceremony that I had been nominated by the wing for the award," said Ms. Dip- pold. "When I heard I won I was very excited and surprised, especially when they announced I had won the ACC nomination," she added. Ms. Dippold remains constantly active within her husband's squadron from helping to plan squadron functions to being available to listen when her husband needs an attentive ear. "I've always known how important and supportive Marilyn's role has been in my life and profession. This award was an outstanding way of making sure she knew it too," said Colonel Dippold. "The fact Marilyn also won d jr"""" V Civilian of the Quarter OSS Command awamodyyjjght award To just have Airman of the Quarter Senior Airman Jeremy Brown of the Quarter Tech. Sgt Shawn Cummings Mrs. Dyczkowski said finding her husband's remains and burying them in Arlington Cemetery helped her close a sad chapter in her life. ' Mrs. Dyczkowski said the Arlington ceremony was "extremely impressive" and thanked the 42 1 st FS for their participation. She said everything from the funeral service, the Honor Guard, the band and the fly over was "a great honor to my husband. It makes me very proud." trm1" . y V 0 ' -- -- ... ' Courtesy Photo Marilyn Dippold with her son Ryan. the ACC nomination was icing on the cake and reaffirmed how truly special she is. I couldn't be more proud or more lucky to have her in my life." Ms. Dippold said supporting her husband is just a natural way of life. "I provide a sounding board to discuss issues and we brainstorm together to find solutions. I also help plan unit activities trying to help make them both fun and inclusive," said Ms. Dippold. "It is an honor to be recognized for my contributions and support throughout the years." Career ;uit!:rnco tailored to your neods. Staying In or retting out, I havo the cneivers ycu'ro looking for. . Cr.II Llzzizr Sgt. J. D. Jennings, your . CZllzry Career Acciotonco Advisor at or yiclt him in tho Military Personnel 7-ST- AY Flight In Building 100. America's Air Force - No One Comes Close |
