Capt. Sarah W. Carlson from JBLM "best" young judge advocate

By Air Force News on March 21, 2011

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - Air Mobility Command officials here announced winners of the command's 2010 AMC Judge Advocate General Corps Awards on March 21. 

In a message from the AMC Staff Judge Advocate, Brig. Gen. David C. Wesley, the winners were highlighted.

"The winners in each category will compete in an Air Force-level competition," Wesley said in the message. "Congratulations to all who competed. The competition was very keen as every package reflected outstanding performance."

Following are the 2010 AMC-level winners.

-- Outstanding Young Judge Advocate of the Year Award (Albert M. Kuhfeld Award) -- Capt. Sarah W. Carlson, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

-- Outstanding Air Reserve Component Judge Advocate of the Year Award (Reginald C. Harmon Award) -- Maj. Tara A. Mather, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

-- Outstanding Civilian Attorney of the Year Award (James O. Wrightson, Jr. Award) -- Mark W. Hanson, Grand Forks AFB, N.D.

-- Outstanding Paralegal Senior NCO of the Year Award (Karen Yates-Popwell Award) --Master Sgt. James D. Conger, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

-- Outstanding Young Paralegal of the Year Award (Steve Swigonski Award) -- Tech. Sgt. Bobbie Lynn M. Sherman, 18th Air Force, Scott AFB, Ill.

-- Outstanding Air Reserve Component Paralegal of the Year Award (David Westbrook Award) -- Senior Airman Tiffany K. Baines, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

-- Outstanding Legal Service Civilian of the Year Award (Harold R. Vague Award) -- Renee M. Monday, 18th Air Force, Scott AFB, Ill.

"All should take pride in their contributions to AMC and the Air Force," Wesley said in the message. "Best wishes to each of these winners at the Air Force-level competition next month."