Joint Force Headquarters-New Jersey (Air), New Jersey Air National Guard, announced the results of the judging for the Major General Richard "Craig" Cosgrave Chiefs Award.

      Somers Point resident Chief Master Sgt. Donald E. Harris, 177th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, received the prestigious 2008 Major General Richard "Craig" Cosgrave Chief's Award.

      The Chiefs Award was created to honor outstanding Chief Master Sergeants in the New Jersey Air National Guard that demonstrate superior performance, community service, professionalism, and leadership in the highest standards expected of a Chief Master Sergeant.

      The award was named in honor of Maj. Gen. Cosgrave, former commander of the New Jersey Air National Guard, who put complete trust and confidence in his Chief Master Sergeants.  The selection is based on four areas: individual initiatives, professionalism, demonstrated abilities of a Chief and adherence to the Core Values of the United States Air Force.