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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

The 48th Fighter Wing’s top performers were recognized during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet by Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th FW commander (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Marler, 48th FW command chief (far right) at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Senior Airman Erika Rodriguez, 48th Maintenance Group, was named Honor Guard Member of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Capt. Zackery Kalinauskas, 48th Medical Group, was named Military Volunteer of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Katherine Moore, 48th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center, was named Civilian Volunteer of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Allen Fry, 48th Mission Support Group, was named Civilian Category II of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Maj. Charles Kistler, 48th Operations Group, was named Field Grade Officer of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Master Sgt. Jose Nevarez, 48th Mission Support Group, was named First Sergeant of the Year during the2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Guzman, 48th Mission Support Group, was named Senior NCO of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Tech. Sgt. Gerardo Valdez, Jr., 48th Maintenance Group, was named NCO of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Airman 1st Class Michael Weston, 48th Operations Group, was named Airman of the Year during the 2013 Annual Awards Banquet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 8, 2014. Airmen were recognized across 11 categories, representing the spectrum of the 48th Fighter Wing, during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin O’Shea)

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RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

Published Feb. 10, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Erin O'Shea
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- This year's 48th Fighter Wing Annual Awards banquet was held inside Hangar 7 at RAF Lakenheath, Feb. 8. The nominees' apprehension came to a close after dinner was served and the winners were named.

The 48th FW Airmen are recognized for their dedication, accomplishments, and above-the-ordinary performance both on and off duty. The Annual Awards winners for the 48th FW are:

Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Erika Rodriguez, 48th Maintenance Group

Military Volunteer of the Year: Capt. Zackery Kalinauskas, 48th Medical Group

Civilian Volunteer of the Year: Katherine Moore, 48th Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family Readiness Center

Civilian Category II of the Year: Allen Fry, 48th Mission Support Group

Civilian Category I of the Year: Jackie Jaggard, 48th Mission Support Group

Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Charles Kistler, 48th Operations Group

Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Annie Driscoll, 48th Fighter Wing Safety Office

First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Jose Nevarez, 48th Mission Support Group

Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Guzman, 48th Mission Support Group

NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Gerardo Valdez, Jr., 48th Maintenance Group

Airman of the Year: Airman 1st Class Michael Weston, 48th Operations Group