Team Ramstein members named among list of USAFE’s best for Manpower, Personnel, Services

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Manpower, Personnel and Services officials announced the 2010 USAFE/A1 annual award winners Dec. 16.

These individual and group superstars provided outstanding support to USAFE personnel and their families. They have proven that they are the “best of the best.”

Among the many winners were many Team Ramstein members.

Civilian Awards (Installation Level):

Force Development Flight Specialist of the Year: Gerald C. Nelson, 86th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Force Support Squadron Command Staff Technician of the Year: Olga P. Gills, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Civilian Awards (Staff Level):

Action Officer of the Year (Limited to “specialist” level): Scott A. Moore, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein

Technician of the Year: Cheryl Medina, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein

Education and Training (Installation Level):

Education and Training NCO of the Year Award: Tech. Sgt. Carrie L. Abernethy, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein

Enlisted Professional Military Education (Installation Level):

Enlisted Professional Military Education Team of the Year: Kisling U.S. Air Forces in Europe NCO Academy, Kapaun Air Station

Professional Development Program of the Year: 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Career Assistance Adviser of the Year: Master Sgt. Bonnie J. Janas, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Equal Opportunity Awards:

Colonel L. Joseph Brown Equal Opportunity Program: 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein

Solomon Starks, Jr. Equal Opportunity Director of the Year: Timothy C. Poole, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein

Manpower Awards (Installation Level):

Manpower NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Carmen C. Futrell, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Manpower and Personnel Flight Manager of the Year: Lisa M. Mijares, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Force Support (Staff Level):

Force Support Airman of the Year: Sra Jasmine S. Wells, 3rd Air Force/A1, Ramstein

Force Support NCO of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Tamika J. Robinson, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein

Force Support SNCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Amanda J. Armstrong, 17th Air Force/A1, Ramstein

Force Support Company Grade Officer of the Year: Maj. Monica L. Mahoney, 3rd Air Force/A1, Ramstein

Force Support Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Thomas H. Brown, Jr., 3rd Air Force/A1, Ramstein

Services Awards:

Services NCO of the Year Installation Level: Tech. Sgt. Shonta C. Holloway, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Family Child Care Program of the Year: 86th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Youth Program of the Year: 86th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

Legacy Awards:

Dr. Edwin C. Peterson Education and Training Manager (ETM) Award: Senior Master Sgt. Pamela N. Abraham, HQ USAFE/A1, Ramstein

General Horace M. Wade Innovation Award: Cynthia G. Brinkley, 786th Force Support Squadron, Ramstein

General Robert J. Dixon Award: Thomas Appel-Schumacher, HQ USAFE /A1, Ramstein

Lieutenant General Norm Lezy Award: Julie S. Mason, HQ USAFE /A1, Ramstein

A full listing of the winners can be found on USAFE’s Web site at www.usafe.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123235463.

(Courtesy of USAFE)