3rd Wing's outstanding performer Published Oct. 7, 2009 3rd Wing Public Affairs ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- This week's 3rd Wing outstanding performer is Chief Master Sgt. David Maniccia, 3rd Operations Support Squadron superintendent. Maniccia was awarded the Bronze Star Oct. 7 for meritorious achievement as superintendent of operations for a joint task force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed, he directly facilitated personnel movement and the exploitation of captured enemy material, contributing significantly to mission success. He set the highest example of leadership by focusing multiple agencies and teams to extract strategic and tactical intelligence analysis and target development.