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315th Airlift Wing announces annual award winners

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  • By Michael Dukes
  • 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The selection boards for the 315th Airlift Wing Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company grade officer, field grade officer, first sergeant, and civilian for calendar year 2015 announced its results during the January unit training assembly weekend.

This year's winners are:

Airman of the Year Senior Airman Dennis Hiott, 701st Airlift Squadron

NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Antiquillia Roberts, 317th AS

SNCO of the Year Master Sgt. Molly Leech, 315th Force Support Squadron

 Company Grade Officer of the Year Capt. Marcia Edwards, 38th Aerial Port Squadron

Field Grade Officer of the Year Maj. Trina Bentley, 315th FSS

Civilian Category I  Wendi Hyman, 317th AS

Civilian Category II Elvis Tull, 701st AS

 "I would like to extend my congratulations to the winners who were chosen to represent the 315th Airlift Wing," said Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th AW commander. "These are very special honors and it gives me great pleasure to recognize their outstanding achievements."

The enlisted packages and first sergeant package will be forwarded to the 4th Air Force for consideration at the next level. Plaques will be presented during the next appropriate opportunity.

 "Units who put forth the effort to nominate their deserving personnel for awards are to be commended," Gilmour added. "I urge commanders to continue to take the time to nominate people for these important morale-building awards."