Safety Awards Published Dec. 2, 2008 By Airman 1st Class Aleen Pollard 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- The 52nd Fighter Wing brought home numerous awards from the 2008 annual U.S. Air Forces in Europe Safety Awards. Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Force in Europe commander chose the units and individuals for their outstanding contributions to mishap prevention across the command. "Congratulations to all 52nd Fighter Wing award winners and thank you for the professionalism, hard work, and continued dedication to mishap prevention," said LtCol. Geoff Maki, Chief of Safety for the 52nd Fighter Wing. Listed below are the awards earned by the 52nd Fighter Wing units and personnel. USAFE Flight Safety Achievement Award (Individual): Capt. Benjamin F. Griffith, 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, GE* USAFE Surety Safety Achievement Award (MUNSS): Capt. Andrew Slaughter, 52nd Munitions Maintenance Group USAFE Explosive Safety Achievement: Master Sgt. Benjamin R. Ernst - 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, GE* Nominated for the U.S. Air Force Flight Safety Plaque: 52nd Fighter Wing, SPANGDAHLEM AB, GE* Nominated for the U.S. Air Force Surety Plaque: 52nd Munitions Maintenance Group and subordinate units USAFE Ground Safety Representative of the Year: Tech. Sgt. David B. Toler, 52nd FW, Spangdahlem AB, GE USAFE Weapons Safety Representative of the Year award: Tech. Sgt. Lance J. Watkins, 52nd MMG Tech. Sgt. Carlos R. Madrid, 52nd MMG Awards listed with an asterisk (*) will be forwarded to compete for U.S. Air Force level safety awards.