Staff Sgt. Jared Bowen, 301st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 301st Fighter Wing Airman of the Year 2006, receives his first of many recognition memorabilia from Col. Kevin Pottinger, 301st FW commander, during the wing's Inaugural Awards Banquet Feb. 3. See page 3 for more banquet photo coverage. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Costantino)
(second from the left to right) Senior Master Dennis Walters, Tech. Sgt. Mike Donnelly, Tech. Sgt. Todd Sigler, and (following Master Sgt. Nathan Robin, Henry D. Green winner) Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Powers wait to receive their Air Force Ground Safety Well Done award on stage. Ten major awards were presented by Col. Kevin Pottinger, 301st Fighter Wing commander, with numerous other recognitions announced throughout the evening's event. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Costantino)
Joint Service Honor Guard members presented the different service caps for placement on the POW/MIA table, a somber rememberance to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Honor Guard drill team also performed an awe-inspiring rifle precision performance for the audience. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Costantino)
Maj. Gen. James Sluder, III, mobilization assistant to the commander, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, gave an inspiring speech focusing on four points a father once said to his son preparing to deploy to Southeast Asia: "Keep positive; stay focused; kick butt; and come home." (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Costantino)
The downtown Fort Worth Hilton was filled with an astounding 500 plus 301st Fighter Wing members, family, and friends along with staunch local community supporters at the Inaugural Awards Banquet Feb. 3. The event, spearheaded by the Chiefs Group, recognized many annual award winners among others warranting special recognition during 2006. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Costantino)