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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Kropog, 20th Fighter Wing protocol, goes over protocol procedures with Airman Cliffeton Lawrence 20th FW knowledge operations manager, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 4, 2012. An Airman is nominated for the Shaw Spotlight weekly due to their outstanding progression and effort in their job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/ Released)

Shaw Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Charles Kropog

Published April 4, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner
20th Fighter Wing

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- This week's Shaw Spotlight is Staff Sgt. Charles Kropog, 20th Fighter Wing non-commissioned officer in charge of protocol, from Fairmont, W.Va.

"I am an open book, what you see is what you get", Kropog said.

Kropog's supervisor Ginny Shirley, 20th FW protocol, believes Kropog is a great candidate for the Shaw Spotlight because, "He is a natural in protocol, very professional and dedicated to his work. He is greatly appreciated for his outstanding work".

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