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This evening's Archie League Medal of Safety and Region
X Commitment to Safety award recipients were first
nominated by their fellow NATCA members—Union
brothers and sisters who witnessed their exceptional work
and believed it deserved recognition. That peer-driven
nomination process reflects the deep respect and solidarity
within our Union. The National Safety Committee (NSC),
led by Chair John Murdock (Philadelphia ATCT, PHL),
gathered supporting materials and conducted the initial
review. From there, a panel of NATCA members carefully
evaluated each nomination and recommended recipients
from each region. NATCA President Nick Daniels made
the final selections, ensuring that each honoree reflects the
highest standards of our profession.
In 2025, the selection panel included Air Traffic Safety
Action Program (ATSAP) Committee member Al
Arcese (Engineer New England Region, ENE); National
Training Representative Jamaal Haltom (Las Vegas ATCT,
LAS); Western Service Area Safety Representative Sam
Navarro (Seattle-Tacoma ATCT, SEA); NSC and ATSAP
Committee member Cher Oxenburg (Atlanta Center,
ZTL); and Southwest Regional Safety Representative
Aaron Pickett (Albuquerque Center, ZAB). NSC Chair
John Murdock presided over the selection committee.
Jamaal Haltom John Murdock
Cher Oxenburg
Aaron Pickett
Al Arcese Sam Navarro
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