The MacDill Chiefs recognized ten new selects to the top Enlisted grade on 21 February at the MacDill AFB "Surfs Edge" Enlisted Club.  It was a packed house, and sure to be a much-remembered ceremony for all our new Chiefs, their families and our MacDill Community.

Visit the Photo Gallery to see more photos of the Recognition Ceremony.

The MacDill Chiefs proudly select TSgt LaKeisha Y. Parker as our Warrior of the Month for December 2009.

TSgt Parker is a Knowledge Operations Manager (3D071) and works for the 6th Mission Support Group (MSG).  She is responsible for all aspects of information management for the 6 MSG, consisting of six diverse squadrons; over 2,200 military and civilian personnel. She manages all correspondence tracking, records management, computer support and operates the unit control center during exercises and contingency operations.

TSgt Parker has been serving in the Air Force for 11 years.  She is originally from Miami, Florida and is a single mom with her son Xayvion.

TSgt Parker was chosen as the December Warrior of the Month for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the effective operations of the 6th MSG.  She singlehandedly coordinated the quarterly and annual enlisted awards program for the group.  She ensured award packages, boards and suspenses were met and error-free packages were submitted. She also tracks and manages all correspondence packages/suspenses for the group and six supported squadrons.