Winnin' like a Griffin: Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison explains the altitude chamber process.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, explains the altitude chamber process to Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2024. The Andrews altitude chamber is one of two located on the east coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Col. Oh and Chief Helms arrive at the aerospace physiology unit.

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From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief, and Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, arrive at the Aerospace Physiology unit on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2024. The unit trains individuals to handle pressure changes in aircraft at high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, walks into the altitude chamber.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, walks into the altitude chamber at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2024. The altitude chamber is used to create a low-pressure training environment where students experience the effects of pressure changes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison guides a tour of the altitude chamber.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, guides a tour of the altitude chamber at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2024. A total of 656 students underwent training in the altitude chamber throughout 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Col. Jun S. Oh presents Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison with a coin for Winnin' like a Griffin.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, presents a coin to Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison, 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2024. Addison was nominated by the 316th OSS as part of the wing recognition program for his dedication and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Addison is the epitome of a top tier NCO and there is no task too big that he can't handle. Addison is the 316th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology operations and administration noncommissioned officer in charge, always strives to get 1% better every day, whether it's sharpening his skills as a physiology technician or his leadership skills as an NCO. Addison led the acquisition of the only helicopter components in the Air Force to better serve rotary wing aviators. Addison's ability to excel at everything he does is why he is Winnin' like a Griffin for the month of December at Joint Base Andrews.

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