Staff Sgt. Angeli Yerkey, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, is presented the Exchange Club of Charleston’s Airman of the Year award by Don Gardner, a club member, during club’s Military Awards Luncheon May 14, 2015 at the Citadel Alumni Center in Charleston, S.C. The Exchange Club of Charleston hosts the luncheon each year and uses it as a way to recognize local service members for their “selfless commitment and dedication.” As a member of the 437th APS, Yerkey has managed security clearances for more than 400 Airmen and civilians as well as routinely validating the squadron’s security program by testing reactions and compliance, which corrected security vulnerability and boosted the overall security of 12 facilities valued at $23.4 million. She has also volunteered more than 100 hours of service as the Squadron Booster Club vice president, the Asian-American Committee lead as well as serving as a 2015 Air Force Ball committee member. Lastly, Yerkey continues to further her education and has completed 33 course hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Human Resources. (Courtesy photo / Exchange Club of Charleston)