6/7/2012 - RAF MILDENHALL, England – Senior Master Sgt. Emilio Hernandez, center, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, reacts to the news of being named one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year here June 7, 2012. Col. Christopher Kulas, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Powell, 100th ARW Command Chief Master Sgt., presented Hernandez with a certificate congratulating him on his achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

6/7/2012 - RAF MILDENHALL, England – Col. Christopher Kulas, right, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, presents a certificate congratulating Senior Master Sgt. Emilio Hernandez, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, upon being named one of the U.S. Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year here June 7, 2012. This prestigious award recognizes enlisted Airmen who demonstrate excellence in leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)