Diamond Sharp airmen: Meticulous maintainer

U.S. Air Force Airman Heather Turney, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems technician, poses for an official photo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 16, 2013. Turney was recently named a Diamond Sharp award recipient for the month of May. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal)

Surprise award for outstanding wingman

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, presents Staff Sgt. Stephen Ross, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron avionics, with the Airmen Against Drunk Driving Volunteer of the Quarter award in the Drop Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 9, 2013. Ross contributed more than 300 hours of service and saved more than a dozen wingmen from resorting to driving under the influence during the months of January through March 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal)

Diamond Sharp Airmen: Proud protector

Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. Staff Sgt. Posie Smith III, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, was recently awarded by leadership as a Diamond Sharp recipient for the month of April. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal)

Diamond Sharp Airmen: Cardinal counselor

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carlos Perez, 27th Special Operations Medical Group mental health specialist, poses for an official photo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 13, 2013. Perez is a recent Diamond Sharp award recipient who was recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for his hard work and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal)

27 SOCES named Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit

The Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award was recently presented to the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 11, 2013. The 27 SOCES is credited in executing the largest military contracting program for 2012, estimated at $1.29 billion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Bell)

27 SOCES named Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit

Members of the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron stand with Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers, Air Force Civil Engineer, after being presented with the Air Force’s Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 11, 2013. The 27 SOCES is credited in executing the largest military contracting program for 2012, estimated at $1.29 billion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Bell)