ABG presents annual awards

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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – The 66th Air Base Group recognized their top performers for 2017 during an annual awards ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Jan. 12.

Col. Roman L. Hund, 66 ABG commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Henry L. Hayes, Hanscom’s command chief, presented the awards to each of the winners.

“The men and women of the 66th Air Base Group are professionals committed to securing, supporting and sustaining the critical mission here at Hanscom Air Force Base,” said Hayes. “Those that captured awards this evening truly are the best of the best. I couldn’t be any prouder than I am to be the command chief of such an array of talent.”

Congratulations to the following annual award winners:

Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Tyrell K. Bias, 66th Security Forces Squadron

Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Matthew R. Marquart, 66th Security Forces Squadron

Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
Senior Master Sgt. Jessica J. McWain, 66th Security Forces Squadron

First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Jessica L. Labrie, 66th Air Base Group

Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Dayne M. Foote, 66th Security Forces Squadron

Field Grade Officer of the Year
Maj. Jeffrey B. Garber, 66th Air Base Group

Civilian Category 1 of the Year
Robert J. Kenyon, 66th Civil Engineering Division

Civilian Category 2 of the Year
Theresa M. Mickelwait, 66th Civil Engineering Division

Civilian Category 3 of the Year
David P. Wong, 66th Civil Engineering Division

Team of the Year
66th Security Forces Squadron Operations Team

Chief Master Sgt. Bobby Jacques Spirit of Above and Beyond Award
Staff Sgt. Lee C. Shortell, 66th Security Forces Squadron

NAF Category 1 of the Year
Chirsel Belin, 66th Force Support Squadron

NAF Category 2 of the Year
Greg Leschishin, 66th Force Support Squadron

NAF Category 3 of the Year
Steve Bates, 66th Force Support Squadron

Military Volunteer of the Year
Senior Airman Michele R. Anderson, 66th Comptroller Squadron