RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2014 Published Feb. 13, 2015 By Staff Reports 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs -- This year's 48th Fighter Wing Annual Awards banquet was held inside Hangar 7 at RAF Lakenheath, Feb. 13. The 48th FW Airmen are recognized for their dedication, accomplishments, and their above-and-beyond performance. Congratulations to the following winners: Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Roman Contreras, 48th Operations Group NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Thomas Williams, 48th Maintenance Group Company Grade Officer of the year: Capt. Valerie Annunziata, 48th Operations Group Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Steven Koehler, 48th Mission Support Group First Sergeant of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Moore, 48th Mission Support Group Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Christopher Pustka, 48th Maintenance Group Civilian of the Year, Category II: Ashley Sadorra, 48th Mission Support Group Civilian of the Year, Category I: Tina Barnes, 48th Mission Support Group Civilian Volunteer of the Year: Julie Gheesling, 48th Mission Support Group Military Volunteer of the Year: Capt. Zachery Kalinauskas, 48th Medical Group Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Kyle Mitchell, 48th Mission Support Group