Mike Enzi: “I would like to recognize airman SMSgt Michael L. Lemke, stationed at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY.…”

“I would like to recognize airman SMSgt Michael L. Lemke, stationed at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, WY. Senior Master Sergeant Lemke was selected as one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2006. The award is based on his superior leadership, job performance, and personal achievements. The Air Force honors the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the annual Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in September. Over 352,000 Active-Duty airmen were considered for this award. I am pleased they recognized Senior Master Sergeant Lemke with this well deserved honor. I had the pleasure of meeting with Senior Master Sergeant Lemke while he was in Washington to receive his award. Senior Master Sergeant Lemke has been in the Air Force for 19 years and is the superintendent of the 90th Contracting Squadron at F.E. Warren AFB. He was also selected as the top graduate at the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy out of 2,515 Senior NCOs who graduated in 2005. He recently returned from deployment in Iraq and I thank him for his sacrifice and service. Senior Master Sergeant Lemke is preparing to retire from the Air Force.”