HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – A member of the 66th Medical Squadron has been named a 2025 Annual Award winner for Air Force Materiel Command and will now compete at Air Force level.
Tech. Sgt. Charlmon Lewis, NCO in charge of Medical Materiel, helped advance joint medical operations and enhance readiness for U.S. and coalition forces earlier this year during a six-month overseas deployment to the Middle East.
“During his deployment, Tech. Sgt. Lewis helped overcome significant supply constraints to deliver $7 million in contingency assets and procure more than 180 critical items valued at $2.3 million,” said Col. Nicole Garris, 66 MDS commander.
His efforts resulted in his team earning a Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
Lewis was also selected as the first Air Force representative in four years to serve in a Combined Joint Task Force logistics role, according to MDS officials.
“It’s an amazing experience winning this award,” said Lewis. “I want to thank my family and MDS leadership for their support throughout my deployment but also for submitting me for this award.”
He also oversaw medical supply chains supporting Special Forces Operational Detachments across several countries and leading teammates to safety under enemy fire, earning him an Army Combat Action Badge, according to MDS.
“Earning the Combat Action Badge is a humbling reminder of the training, teamwork, and resilience required when deployed,” said Lewis. “It represents not just a moment under fire, but the collective strength of our team.”
Additionally, Lewis was responsible for other logistics-related accomplishments in the nomination package submitted to AFMC.
“He pre-positioned medical stock for military forces in the AOR, led an effort to safeguard $600,000 in equipment, and securing $310,000 to sustain deployment medical clearances for more than 2,000 deployed Airmen,” said Garris.
Lewis also corrected a joint purchasing account issue that recovered more than $1 million, mitigated critical supply shortages through joint coordination, and processed 10,000 transactions valued at $6 million.
MDS officials said his work improved readiness across the joint force and exemplified the impact of dedicated Airmen supporting global operations.