301 FW recognizes outstanding performers

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  • By Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison
  • 301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas --  The 301st Fighter Wing recognized 11 outstanding members during its annual awards banquet Feb. 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Thirty-seven nominees competed in 11 different categories, which included civilians, enlisted personnel, and officers.

The winners are:
Civilian of the Year Category I: Ms. Renee M. Mclain, 301st Maintenance Group
Civilian of the Year Category II: Mr. Ryan M. Dekok, 301st Operations Group
Civilian of the Year Category III: Mr. Troy E. Coffman, 301st Maintenance Group
Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Erin M. Marchbanks, 73rd Aerial Port Squadron
Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Jonathan M. Gibson, 301st Operational Support Flight
Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Scott L. Waugaman, 44th Maintenance Squadron
First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Ronnie W. Kindrix, Detachment 457
Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Zachary A. Wallace, 44th Fighter Group
Field Grade Officer of the Year: Lt. Col. Brian E. Storck, 301st Operations Group
Henry D. Green Award: Senior Master Sgt. Patricia K. Stover, 73rd Aerial Port Squadron
Key Spouse of the Year 2013: Mrs. Lynn Edwards
Key Spouse of the Year 2014: Mrs. Lisa D. Donnelly

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Safley, 301st Operations Support Flight aircrew flight equipment superintendent and member of the 301st Chiefs Group who organized this year's banquet, helped organized the formal portion of the event.

"The 301 FW Annual Awards Banquet is a hallmark event the wing is able to put on each year. It is an opportunity for the leadership to say 'thank you' and showcase some of the members who make our unit successful," Safley said. "It ensures award winners are properly recognized and rewarded for their contributions, and is also an opportunity for family members to meet other spouses, key leadership and participate in a prestigious event."

Many of these award recipients will go on to compete at the Numbered Air Force level.