22nd ARW selects 2014 annual awards winners

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  • By Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  The 22nd Air Refueling Wing held its annual awards banquet, Feb. 6, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom here.

The event recognized McConnell's outstanding 2014 performers, both civilian and military.

"While all our nominees and winners tonight are recognized for their commitment to excellence, keep in mind we are also celebrating the wing's culture of excellence," said Col. Michael Mendoza, 22nd Mission Support Group commander and guest speaker for the event. "This is a celebration of what makes this wing great. We all get to relish in these awards and we should all be very proud."

Congratulations to this year's annual award winners.

Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Brett Gaumond, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Staff Sgt. Amanda Gidaly, 22nd Aeromedicine Squadron

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Master Sgt. Raul Salinas, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron

Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Jeremiah Gottberg, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Civilian Category I of the Year
Carter Schrage, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Legal Office

Civilian Category II of the Year
Michael Bousquet, 22nd Medical Support Squadron

Civilian Category III of the Year
Steven Eftink, 22nd Security Forces Squadron

Honor Guardsman of the Year
Senior Airman Joseph Baughn, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron

First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Timothy Bayes, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron