82nd TRW announces first "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award winner Published Sept. 19, 2012 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 82nd Training Wing "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award program is the commander's way of acknowledging Airmen for a job well done and to recognize Airmen who exemplify the spirit of the program. Award recipients, who can be either military or government civilian employees, are nominated by their respective groups and also includes the wing staff agencies. Criteria for consideration include outstanding duty performance, community involvement and exemplary leadership. The inaugural 82nd TRW "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award winner is: Name/Rank: Mr. James Getchell, goes by "Jim" Unit: 82nd Force Support Squadron Duty Title: Manpower Management Analyst Hometown: Salem, New Hampshire Family: Wife and two children Years of service and time at Sheppard: 37 years of combined service, 10 years at Sheppard Nomination quote: "Mr. Getchell was nominated for this award for his exemplary duty performance. Whenever anyone at the base or MAJCOM level interacts with the A1-Manpower and Personnel, there is nothing but praise for him. His strong work ethic exemplifies the spirit of the "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award".