Staff Sgt. Justin Thomas receives his gold medal
Staff Sgt. Justin Thomas of the 102nd Intelligence Support Squadron receives a gold medal from Air Force ISR Agency Commander, Maj. Gen. Bob Otto Oct. 27, during the Maj. Gen. Doyle E. Larson Awards banquet at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The coveted competition identifies, recognizes and honors the “Best of the Best” performers in 25 job specialties found at cryptologically-linked and administratively supported units from active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard. Out of over 600 other competitors, Staff Sgt. Thomas was the only Guardsman to place as a finalist, taking home a Gold medal in the Client Systems career field (3D1X1). (U.S. Air Force photos by Mr. William Belcher/Released)