Reservists honored at wing's annual awards banquet Feb. 19

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  • By Lt. Col. David Kurle
  • 301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
NAS FORT WORTH JRB, Texas --  Six Citizen Airmen from the 301st Fighter Wing received awards Feb. 19 at the wing's annual awards banquet, held at the Fort Worth, Texas, Hilton hotel.

Brig. Gen. Ronald B. Miller, 301 FW commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Elroy Combs, Jr., presented the awards in front of approximately 400 people who enjoyed a formal meal and a live band in the hotel's ballroom.

Staff Sgt. Viviana M. Molina, from the 73rd Aerial Port Squadron, was named the wing's Airman of the Year.  She had recently been promoted to her new rank and earned the distinction while a Senior Airman.

Staff Sgt. Jonathan M. Gibson, from the 301st Operations Support Flight, took home the award for 2010 NCO of the year.

Master Sgt. Mary E. Staffeld, a member of the 301st Force Support Squadron, won Senior NCO of the Year for 2010.

Capt. Charles R. Delongchamp III, currently deployed overseas, was named the wing's company grade officer of the year for 2010.  The captain is a reservist in the 301st Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Senior Master Sgt. Sean P. Gouge, 301st Maintenance Squadron, was awarded the First Sergeant of the Year Trophy.

And, for exceptional community service, Senior Master Sgt. Reginald Taylor took home the Senior Master Sgt. Henry D. Green Award.  Sergeant Taylor is also from the 301st Maintenance Squadron.