GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Each year, time is set aside to recognize Grissom Airmen who embody the Air Force's core values to the fullest extent through their actions and commitment to duty.
The 434th Air Refueling Wing annual award winners for 2017 received their awards during a ceremony and banquet held at Grissom’s base dining facility March 4.
The guest speaker for the evening was Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education commander’s mobilization assistant, who spoke of resiliency, service and teamwork.
“Sometimes life is not about individual wins, but team wins," said Pennington. “Learn to have a great role on the team, every role is important.”
The 434th ARW Annual Award winners for 2017 were:
Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year: Shawn T. McCabe, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Civilian Supervisor of the Year: Mike B. Sampson, 434th Force Support Squadron
Recruiter of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Vincent E. Frasca, 434th Recruiting Squadron
Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Anthony Strzalka, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron
Non-commissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Kyle F. Bergin, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Adam M. Loos, 434th LRS
Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Jacob P. Hollingsworth, 434th Security Forces Squadron
Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Joel B. Nickelson, 74th Air Refueling Squadron
“Nights like this are so important,” said Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander. “For our Airmen, NCOs and civilians to be recognized for their outstanding dedication in front of their peers and leaders is tremendous.
“This is what Team Grissom is about, lifting each other up and celebrating successes,” Shaw added.
The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Airmen and aircraft from the 434th ARW routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission and U.S. strategic objectives.
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