JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas –
The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission.
Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Paul J. Little
Unit: 341st Training Squadron
Duty Title: Assistant Course Chief, Military Working Dog Center
Tech. Sgt. Paul J. Little served as acting first sergeant during a critical absence, spearheading initiatives that supported the commander's mission/vision. Little delivered effective leadership and comprehensive guidance for 340 joint service, civilians and students. He developed formal unit physical training program, exemplifying leadership by tailoring exercise regimens to optimize AETC student/instructor fitness, prioritizing health and wellness to bolster resilience and instill healthy habits. Little also secured unit Viper Clinic and enabled 120 duty-day physical therapy appointments for subordinates, ensuring military working dog trainers remained physically optimized, ultimately preventing the loss of 240 training hours.
Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Kyrie L. McGlynn
Unit: 59th Surgical Operations Squadron
Duty Title: Orthotic Course Supervisor
As the squadron’s CC F for two weeks, Tech. Sgt. Kyrie L. McGlynn oversaw health & welfare across 16 clinics, organized 2 mock BTZ boards, guided three active duty members through conflicts and synced with two wing agencies, advising the commander on complaint responses and elevating quality of life for 232 members. Devoted to professional development, McGlynn led a squadron supervisor’s role in upgrade training sessions, drafted slide-deck and demonstrated five real-life scenarios, discussing operational challenges & preparing 232 Airmen for increased responsibilities. As a Booster Club mentor, she guided the council through three squadron events and coordinated with JBSA private organizations to expand fundraising. She also led two fundraisers, generating $1,000 for cancer research.
Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Rochellie E. Castro
Unit: 59th Medical Wing
Duty Title: Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice Course Supervisor
Syncing with the 59th MDW Developmental Advisor to host a professional development for 12 Airmen, Staff Sgt. Rochellie E. Castro provided Community College of the Air Force education, tuition assistance and retraining opportunities, sparking two AFSC shred out applications and new career pursuits. She was selected to attend the First Sergeant Symposium, leveraged her training to guide two Airmen through the Wounded Warrior Program, provided vital pregnancy support through a student's PCS, improving quality of life and ensuring on-time graduation. Castro stepped up as the dorm manager for three weeks, oversaw a $2.3 million facility, provided 244 on-call hours, 62 room inspections and led 10 members in restoring 32 uninhabitable rooms, boosting on-base student housing capacity by 50%.
Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Matarye A. Murphy
Unit: 322nd Training Squadron
Duty Title: Military Training Instructor
Despite the demands of role as team chief, Staff Sgt. Matarye A Murphy modeled servant leadership for 12 NCOs by guiding three volunteers through four hours of preparing and serving meals, improving quality of life for more than 70 local homeless individuals in need of support. Murphy stabilized three suicidal trainees, connecting them with chaplains and resources to alleviate stress, thereby preserving the mission, reinforcing unit trust in leadership & boosting morale through exceptional first sergeant care. She led the Operation Junior Expeditionary Team, a 37th Training Wing Month of the Military Child event, guiding 15 Airmen to deliver deployment education to 600-plus children, strengthening JBSA outreach and enhancing community ties.
Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Ayla M. Nichols
Unit: 382nd Training Squadron
Duty Title: Instructor, Diagnostic Imaging
Advocating for at-risk teens, Staff Sgt. Ayla M. Nichols dedicated 250 hours as an intern at a juvenile justice diversion program and led 24 mental health group sessions, achieving a 100% graduation rate for 75 youth, reducing threat of re-offenses. Fueling the Airman Training mission, Nichols supported 32 military training leaders and executed physical training tests for 100 students, driving a 98% excellent rating. Ensuring the safety of 912 Amn, she synced with 20 members and inspected dorms, confiscating 47 unauthorized items. Devoting 100 hours to the Operation Child Care Project, Nichols conducted a policy analysis on child abuse and neglect, crafted an interview tool and collected testimonies from four families, authoring a family bill of rights for legal review.
Rank/Name: Airman 1st Class Aaliyah K. Hill
Unit: 531st Intelligence Support Squadron
Duty Title: Administration Apprentice
Airman 1st Class Aaliyah K. Hill devoted 18 hours at three JBSA base community outreach programs. She provided more than 300 pounds of food and beverages to 150 families in need, strengthening military and local community ties. Hill volunteered at a local church door-to-door initiative. She dedicated 24 hours of delivering 100 gift and care packages to more than 100 families and homes within the local city, fostering a positive DOD and Air Force image. She provided six hours as security at a local high school track meet, ensuring a safe and successful event, and was selected as a team leader for a group of kids under 12, instilling a positive role model image and excellence in all we do.
Rank/Name: Airman 1st Class McDonald L. Jahsheba
Unit: 502d Air Base Wing/Religious Affairs
Duty Title: Religious Affairs Airman
Airman 1st Class McDonald L. Jahsheba, as project officer, coordinated with two members to execute a morale event for 50 Honor Guard graduates, and her planning strengthened esprit de corps during a ceremonial milestone and enhanced warrior cohesion. Jahsheba trained 420 White Rope volunteers, facilitating 230 worship services and making 1,400 commitments totaling 2,200 volunteer hours. Her efforts provided crucial support for 48,000 BMT trainees and saved the Air Force $75,000. She delivered 27 briefs to 14,600 BMT and tech training students promoting CAF concepts, teaching stress management and peer communication strategies, contributing to the sustained 95% graduation rate for JBSA-Lackland.
Rank/Name: Airman 1st Class Adam T. Taylor
Unit: 502d Comptroller Squadron
Duty Title: Financial Analysis Technician
Airman 1st Class Adam T. Taylor supported the squadron's biggest fundraiser for eight hours by preparing and serving food at the Texas Valero Open Golf Tournament, garnering $6.500 in booster club funds destined to events fueling the morale of 150 members. Taylor partnered with the San Antonio Food Bank to provide 48,000 pounds of groceries to 320 families distributed within four hours at a curbside drive-through, displaying a positive Air Force impact to the community while delivering key resources to the citizens. He provided routine rides to peers without transportation, and he also devoted seven hours to paint hallways and a briefing room, improving the worksite for three squadrons, creating positive first impressions and optimizing daily briefings for personnel transitioning JBSA.
Rank/Name: Airman Borgen J. Jacobo
Unit: 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron
Duty Title: Cyber Defense Analyst
Airman Borgen J. Jacobo dedicated more than 20 hours to mentor a peer in physical fitness, driving a five-minute improvement in their run time while providing consistent motivation and guidance, actively supporting their progress toward meeting Air Force personal fitness assessment standards. He assisted four Airmen with off-base moves by coordinating logistics and providing hands-on support, reducing personal stress and reinforcing a culture of wingmanship, ensuring the Airmen felt valued and supported throughout their transition. Jacobo answered a Wingman’s call for help, dedicating more than 15 hours to providing reliable transportation to and from the work center, directly supporting the member’s well-being and contributing to sustained mental health resilience.