SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Congratulations to the following 2015 U.S. Air Forces Europe-, U.S. Air Force-, Department of Defense- and national-level award winners!
"New year, same result -- Sabers earning huge command accolades!" said U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander. "Your selections speak to the passion and energy you put forth every day to leave it better than you found it. On behalf of all Sabers, thank you for your professionalism and dedication."
List recent as of Aug. 24, 2016
2015 Air Force Judge Advocate Corps Awards
-Air Force Outstanding Paralegal Senior Noncommissioned Officer (Yates-Popwell Award): Master Sgt. Osby Watts, 52nd FW/Judge Advocate, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
-Air Force Outstanding Paralegal Airman (Castleman Award): Staff Sgt. Catherine Westervelt, 52nd FW/Judge Advocate, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
-Joy Dunlap Family Service Award: Jason Kidd - for his outstanding contributions to the Spangdahlem Air Base community.
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Security Forces Unit Award in the GSU Category:
- 702nd Munitions Support Squadron, Buechel Air Base, Germany
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Force Support Squadron Award Winners:
- Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program: 52nd Force Support Squadron
- Operations Program of the Year: 52nd FSS
- Force Support SNCO of the Year (Base Level): SMSgt. Jennifer M. Richbourg, 52nd FSS
- Specialist of the Year (Base Level): Teresa Davies, 52nd FSS
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Command Post Award Winners:
- CP Unit-Level Airman of the Year: A1C Keara L. Jones-Smith, 52nd Fighter Wing
- CP Unit-Level NCO of the Year: TSgt Matthew M. Carrier, 52nd FW
- Medium CP Unit-Level of the Year: 701st Munitions Support Squadron Command Post, Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA 2W2 Award Winner:
- 2W2 Technician of the Year
Master Sgt. Andrew M. Forbes, 701st Munitions Support Squadron, Klein Brogel Air Base, Belgium
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award Winner:
Alicia D. Fox, 52nd Security Forces Squadron
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Airfield Operations Award Winners:
- Airfield Operations Flight Complex of the year
52nd Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight
- Airfield Management Journeyman of the Year
Airman 1st Class Dalton Vettel, 52nd OSS
- Airfield Systems Civilian of the Year
Joachim Reick, 52nd OSS
- Ground Radar Systems Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Henry Taylor, 606th Air Control Squadron
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Maintenance Support Professionals of the Year Award Winners:
- Maintenance Support Professional Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Jeffrey J. Erwin, 703rd Munitions Support Squadron, Volkel Air Base, Netherlands
- Maintenance Support Professional Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Matthew R. Price, 701st Munitions Support Squadron, Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Maintenance Management Systems Professionals of the Year:
- 2R0XX SNCO: Master Sgt. Anthony L. Wellman, 52nd Maintenance Group
- 2R0XX AMN: Senior Airman Catherine B. Clark, 52nd MXG
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Media Contest/Public Affairs Communication Excellence Award Winners:
- Outstanding Communication Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Bryon McGarry, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
- Military Print Journalist of the Year: Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden II, 52nd FW/PA
- Military Broadcast Journalist of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Robbie W. Arp, 52nd FW/PA
- Sports Photography: Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Ruano, 52nd FW/PA
- Video Spot Production: Tech. Sgt. Robbie W. Arp, 52nd FW/PA
- Video News Report: Tech. Sgt. Robbie W. Arp, 52nd FW/PA
- Video Feature Report: Tech. Sgt. Robbie W. Arp, 52nd FW/PA
- Video Documentary (Combat/Non-Combat): Tech. Sgt. Robbie W. Arp, 52nd FW/PA
- Video Field Production: Tech. Sgt. Robbie W. Arp, 52nd FW/PA
- Outstanding Blog, 52nd FW/PA
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Chaplain Corps Award Winners:
- Outstanding Small Chapel Organization Award
470th Air Base Squadron Chapel, Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany
- Outstanding Chaplain Assistant NCO of the Year
Tech. Sgt. David Burgos, 470th ABS Chapel, Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Lieutenant General Leo Marquez and Maintenance Effectiveness Award Winners:
- Outstanding Civilian Manager of the Year (Aircraft Maintenance Category):
Lisa J. Jones, 52nd Maintenance Group
- Outstanding Company Grade Manager of the Year (Munitions/Missile Maintenance Category):
Capt. Emily R. Allen, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA Logistics Readiness Unit and Individual Award Winners:
- American Petroleum Institute Trophy Award: 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
- Deployment & Distribution Flight of the Year: 52nd LRS
- Vehicle Management Flight of the Year: 52nd LRS
- Fuels Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Ryan A. Strub, 52nd LRS
- Fuels Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Michael E. Moore, 52nd LRS
- Logistics Plans Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Christopher M. Labbe, 52nd LRS
- Logistics Plans Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Nicholas A. Weiland, 52nd LRS
- Traffic Management Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Latricia Y. Roberts, 52nd LRS
- Air Transportation NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Robert L. McMillen, 52nd LRS
- Air Transportation Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Kevin M. Dunn, 52nd LRS
- Vehicle Operations Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Jonah D. Easter, 52nd LRS
- Vehicle Management Senior NCO of the Year: Master Sgt. James C. Miller, 52nd LRS
- Materiel Management Civilian Technician of the Year: Winfried Wiesen, 52nd LRS
Air Force Services Agency Food Service Small Site Award Winner:
- 702nd Munitions Support Squadron, Buechel Air Base, Germany
Lance P. Sijan Award, Senior Officer Category:
- Maj. Patrick J. Kolesiak, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Air Force Civil Engineer Awards:
- Society of American Military Engineers Curtin Award (Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Awards), Large Unit Category: 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron
- Major General L. Dean Fox Award (Senior Military Manager): Maj. Patrick J. Kolesiak, 52nd CES
- Harry P. Reitman Award (Senior Civilian Manager): Amy Doye, 52nd CES
Air Force Medical Service Award:
- Outstanding PRP Team of the Year Award: Spangdahlem PRP Team, 52nd Aerospace Medical Squadron