TS is AF nominee for GEICO award

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Technical Sgt. Edward Mauss of the 96th Security Forces Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., was among the four Air Force finalists for the 2017 GEICO Military Service Awards. The awards recognize enlisted service members from all branches of the military for contributions to the military or civilian communities. Mauss earned the award in the drug and alcohol abuse prevention category. He led a five-member team in investigating and deterring drug use and distribution affecting the Defense Department’s largest military installation. The team also initiated 20 investigations that resulted in the seizure of 727 grams of Schedule 1 controlled substances. Through partnership with local police, Mauss’ drug suppression efforts eradicated a marijuana growing field, removed 222 pounds of prescription medication, and identified drug houses in the community. (Source: Air Force Personnel Center 01/04/18) GEICO will select recipients in each category from nominees from all of the military services. Those recipients will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Nominees are authorized to wear the Air Force Recognition Ribbon.