Winnin' like a Griffin: Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, poses next to his awards and coins.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, a financial operations technician assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron, poses next to his awards and coins at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 11, 2025. Ponce-Cisneros was recognized for his role as a financial operations technician for the 316th Wing’s “Winnin’ like a Griffin.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros poses with base leadership after being recognized for Winnin' like a Griffin.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, a financial operations technician assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron, poses with U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief after being recognized with the wing commander’s coin at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 11, 2025. Ponce-Cisneros exemplified aspects of his job as a financial technician for the 316th Wing’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” recognition program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros showcases CPTS operations to U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, a financial operations technician assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron, showcases CPTS operations to U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Helms, 316th Wing command chief at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 11, 2025. Oh and Helms visited the 316th CPTS to honor Ponce-Cisneros as July’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” honoree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros explains the financial form procedures to Col. Jun Oh.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, a financial operations technician assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron, explains the financial form procedures to U.S. Air Force Col. Jun Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 11, 2025. Ponce-Cisneros showed multiple forms that the comptroller squadron processes on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros gives an overview of is daily operations to wing leadership.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, a financial operations technician assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron, gives an overview of is daily operations to wing leadership at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 11, 2025. Ponce-Cisneros was recognized as July’s “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” for training numerous administrative users across the wing on a digital system to expedite processes.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros processes financial paperwork.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Ponce-Cisneros, a financial operations technician assigned to the 316th Comptroller Squadron, processes financial paperwork at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 11, 2025. Ponce-Cisneros guided U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander through submitting financial paperwork, showcasing why he was recognized as “Winnin’ Like a Griffin.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ponce-Cisneros isn't just performing his duties, he's shaping the operational landscape of the 316th Wing. Recognizing a gap, Ponce-Cisneros spearheaded the training of dozens of administrative personnel on the intricacies of the LeaveWeb program, streamlining processes and improving efficiency across the entire installation. His proactive approach, along with his seamless assumption of leadership duties during a colleague's month-long absence, highlights his commitment to service and unwavering dedication to his fellow Airmen. For these efforts, he is Winnin’ like a Griffin for the month of July.

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