Royal Air Force Lakenheath

Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Marcello Robinson, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, with the award for Airman of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Staff Sgt. Donald J Byrd, 48th Medical Support Squadron, with the award for Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Senior Master Sgt. Iris Higgins on behalf of Senior Master Sgt. Steven Higgins, 48th Communications Squadron, with the award for Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Rick and Melissa Enriquez, husband and daughter of Capt. Taona A. Enriquez, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, with the award for Field Grade Officer of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) present Col. Debbie Kent 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander on behalf of Maj. Adam G. Silverman, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, with the award for Company Grade Officer of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) present Col. Kenneth McDonnell, 48th Medical Group commander, on behalf of Ms. Banafsheh Sadeghi, 48th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, with the award for Civilian of the Year Category I at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Ms. Miranda Firth, 48th Contracting Squadron, with the award for Civilian of the Year Category II at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey J. Jacobson, 48th Security Forces Squadron, with the award for First Sergeant of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Master Sgt. Christopher P. Egbert,48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, with the award for Military Volunteer of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Ms. Wendi Lawlor, civilian volunteer of the year with the award at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Col. Lawrence Reed, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander (left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Marcello Robinson, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, with the award for Honor Guard Member of the Year at the annual awards at the Eagles Landing Feb 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Liberty Wing congratulates Annual Award Winners

Published Feb. 17, 2010

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- It is with great pride and honor to present our wing's annual award winners for 2009. The individuals listed below will represent the 48 Fighter Wing at the USAFE annual awards in April of this year.

Airman of the year:

SrA Marcello Robinson, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Noncomissioned officer of the year:

SSgt Donald J Byrd, 48th Medical Support Squadron

Senior Noncomissioned officer of the year:

SMSgt Steven Higgins, 48th Communications Squadron

Company Grade Officer of the year:

Capt. Taona A. Enriquez, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Field grade officer of the year:

Maj. Adam G. Silverman, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Civilian of the year Category I:

Ms. Banafsheh Sadeghi, 48th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Civilian of the year Category II:

Ms. Miranda Firth, 48th Contracting Squadron

First Sergeant of the year:

SMSgt Jeffrey J. Jacobson, 48th Security Forces Squadron

Military Volunteer of the year:

MSgt Christopher P. Egbert, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

Civilian Volunteer of the year:

Ms. Wendi Lawlor, civilian volunteer

Honor Guard Member of the year:

SrA Marcello Robinson, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron

"Although these individuals have been singled out for their outstanding performance, no one reaches the summit of excellence alone. I want to take this opportunity to thank the many co-workers, supervisors, commanders, friends and family that contributed to our awards winner's success. Thank you for all you do." said Col. jay Silveria, 48th Fighter Wing commander