by Darren D. Heusel
Tinker Public Affairs
10/27/2014 - TINKER AIR FORCE BASE - Okla. -- An
Airman assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base
has been named the Outstanding Service Member with a Disability Award
winner for 2014 for the entire Department of Defense.
Tech. Sgt. Chad Molenhour is due to accept the award on Oct. 30 in Washington, D.C.
"Recognition outside of this outstanding wing, especially at the DOD
level, is truly a testament to Tech. Sgt. Molenhour's exceptional work
ethic," said Col. Jay R. Bickley, 552nd ACW commander. "Tech. Sgt.
Molenhour's amazing story of experiencing and overcoming adversity is
truly remarkable and his adherence to our Air Force's core values
certainly merits receiving this prestigious award."
On Sept. 30, 2012, Sergeant Molenhour and his wife, Twyla, were on leave
when they were both severely injured in a near fatal motorcycle
accident. Both sustained a fractured pelvis, a fractured arm/shoulder
and both had a leg amputated.The couple, hospitalized for 10 months in
five different medical facilities, endured 15 surgeries.
Sergeant Molenhour remains on active duty and mentors other wounded warriors.
"I know there are many other DOD employees out there with disabilities
even worse off than mine, yet they still get the job done," Sergeant
Molenhour said. "I feel it is my duty to share my experience with others
and show them that there is nothing that cannot be overcome."
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