RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- General James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, and CMSgt Randy Kwiatkowski, command Chief Master Sergeant of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, announced the command’s 2024 Annual Awards winners during a ceremony on Feb. 28, 2025.
Airmen, Civilians, and teams were recognized for their accomplishments, dedication, and their hard work.
The 2024 MAJCOM Annual Award winners are:
Airman of the Year: SrA Hunter M. Shoup (CS)
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: TSgt Lorenza M. Kates, Jr (A1)
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: MSgt James L. Beasley (A4)
Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt Aileen E. Lauer (PA)
Company Grade Officer of the Year: Maj Terry R. Wu (A310)
Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category I, of the Year: Mrs. India B. Richardson (CS)
Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category II, of the Year: Mrs. Kaycee L. Livesay (A3/10)
Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category III, of the Year: Mrs. Jen Parvin (A4)
Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category IV, of the Year: Mr. Mathew Duguid (A2)
Civilian Supervisory, Category IV, of the Year: Mrs. Megan T. Kramer (A4)
Team of the Year: Kisling Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (CS)
Volunteer of the Year: SSgt Jacinia C. Whitfield (A3/10)
Key Spouse of the Year: Mrs. Danielle R. Alford (A3/10)
First Sergeant of the Year: SMSgt Daniel J. Mason (CS)
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