Officials announce command's annual Manpower, Personnel and Services award winners

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe Manpower, Personnel and Services officials announced the 2010 USAFE/A1 annual award winners Dec. 16.

These individual and group superstars provided outstanding support to the USAFE personnel and their families. They have proven that they are the "best of the best."

Airman and Family Readiness (Installation Level):

Airman and Family Readiness Center Enlisted Manager of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Garrett K. Kuwada, 39th Force Support Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Airman and Family Services Flight Manager of the Year: Beverly Pineiro, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Airman and Family Services Flight Specialist of the Year: Sarah A. Williams, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Airman and Family Services Flight Technician of the Year: Deborah A. Swearingen, 421st Air Base Squadron, Royal Air Force Menwith Hill, United Kingdom

Airman and Family Readiness Program of the Year: 100th Force Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Civilian Awards (Installation Level):

Force Development Flight Specialist of the Year: Gerald C. Nelson, 86th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Force Development Flight Technician of the Year: Daniel Santiago, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Force Support Squadron Command Staff Technician of the Year: Olga P. Gills, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Force Support Senior Civilian of the Year (Director/Deputy): Woodrow M. Wilson, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Force Support Manager of the Year (Flight Chief/OPSO): John A. Bassut, 496th Air Base Squadron, Moron AB, Spain

Civilian Personnel Program of the Year: 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Sustainment Services Flight Manager of the Year: Christian S. Peal, 100th Force Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Sustainment Services Flight Specialist of the Year: Janelle W. Brown, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Sustainment Services Flight Technician of the Year: Lacy Babich, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Community Services Flight Manager of the Year: Donna M. Sommer, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Community Services Flight Specialist of the Year: Virginia E. Lamboll, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Community Services Flight Technician of the Year: Rudi Redolfi, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Civilian Awards (Staff Level):

Action Officer of the Year (Limited to "specialist" level): Scott A. Moore, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Technician of the Year: Cheryl Medina, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Education and Training (Installation Level):

Education and Training NCO of the Year Award: Tech. Sgt. Carrie L. Abernethy, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Education and Training NCO of the Year (Arc) Award: Tech. Sgt. Larry W. Carr, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Education and Training SNCO of the Year Award: Master Sgt. Dustin S. Yaworski, 65th Force Support Squadron, Lajes Field, Azores

Nathan Altschuler Outstanding Education and Training Program: 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Enlisted Professional Military Education (Installation Level):

Enlisted Professional Military Education Team of the Year: Kisling United States Air Forces In Europe NCO Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany

Enlisted Professional Military Education NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Denise N. Robinson, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Enlisted Professional Military Education SNCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Eric S. Loftus, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Professional Development Program of the Year: 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

First-Term Airmen Center NCOIC of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Travana L. Toney, 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Career Assistance Advisor of the Year: Master Sgt. Bonnie J. Janas, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Equal Opportunity Awards:

Colonel L. Joseph Brown Equal Opportunity Program: 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany

Equal Opportunity Specialist of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Darius D. Kersh, 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Alconbury, UK

Solomon Starks, Jr. Equal Opportunity Director of the Year: Timothy C. Poole, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany

Military Personnel Program:

Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program: 39th Force Support Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey

Manpower Awards (Installation Level):

Manpower NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Carmen C. Futrell, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Manpower SNCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Gretchen E. Brashears, 39th Force Support Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey

Manpower and Organization Program of the Year: 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Manpower and Personnel Flight Manager of the Year: Lisa M. Mijares, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Manpower and Personnel Flight Specialist of the Year: Nicole M. Herrera, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Manpower and Personnel Flight Technician of the Year: Virginia T. Phillips, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Personnel Manager of the Year (Installation Level):

Personnel Airman of the Year: Sra James W. Clark, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Personnel NCO Of the Year: Staff sgt. Toni C. Reid, 39th Force Support Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey

Personnel SNCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Sharon R. Green, 100th Force Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Force Support Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt Darryl J. Hebert, Jr., 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Force Support Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Chip W. Hollinger, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Force Support (Staff Level):

Force Support Airman of the Year: Sra Jasmine S. Wells, 3rd Air Force/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Force Support NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Tamika J. Robinson, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Force Support SNCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Amanda J. Armstrong, 17th Air Force/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Force Support Company Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Monica L. Mahoney, 3rd Air Force/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Force Support Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Thomas H. Brown, Jr., 3rd Air Force/A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Services Awards:

Services Airman of the Year Installation Level: Airman 1st Class Travis J. Ringer, 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Services NCO of the Year Installation Level: Tech. Sgt. Shonta C. Holloway, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Services S NCO of the Year Installation Level: Master Sgt. Shawnette P. Roper, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Arts and Crafts Program of the Year: 100th Force Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Bowling Program of the Year: 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Child Development Program of the Year: 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Club of the Year (All Installation Club Activities): 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Community Center Program of the Year: 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

Family Child Care Program of the Year: 86th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

Fitness and Sports Program of the Year: 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Golf Program of the Year: 39th Force Support Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey

Human Resources Program of the Year: 31st Force Support Squadron, Aviano AB, Germany

Library Program of the Year: 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Marketing Program of the Year: 65th Force Support Squadron, Lajes Field, Azores

Outdoor Recreation Program of the Year: 100th Force Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Resource Management Program of the Year: 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Youth Program of the Year: 86th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

A1 Special Recognition Team/Program of the Year: 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Legacy Awards:

Dr. Beverly L. Schmalzried Award: George I. Price, 52nd Force Support Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Dr. Edwin C. Peterson Education and Training Manager (ETM) Award: Senior Master Sgt. Pamela N. Abraham, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein, AB, Germany

George Washington Award for Protocol Excellence: 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, UK

General Horace M. Wade Innovation Award: Cynthia G. Brinkley, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany

General Robert J. Dixon Award: Thomas Appel-Schumacher, HQ USAFE /A1, Ramstein AB, Germany

Lieutenant General Norm Lezy Award: Julie S. Mason, HQ USAFE /A1, Ramstein, AB, Germany

Installation Awards:

General Curtis E. Lemay Award: 48th Force Support Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK

Major General Eugene L. Eubank: 100th Force Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program of the Year: 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

These winners will go on to compete at the Air Force-level competition.