RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa recently named its 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.
Gen. Tod D. Wolters, USAFE-AFRICA commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Phillip L. Easton, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, will host the 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year the week of May 22-26, 2017.
This week full of personal and professional development will culminate with the USAFE-AFAFRICA Outstanding Airmen of the Year Banquet on May 25 at 6 p.m. at the Ramstein Officers’ Club on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
The USAFE-AFAFRICA’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, in their respective categories, are:
Airman: Senior Airman Kyle P. Yaklin, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy
NCO: Tech. Sgt. Kyle T. Wilson, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein
Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Cassie M. Gaddis, 501st Combat Support Wing, Royal Air Force Alconbury, U.K.
First Sergeant: Senior Master Sgt. Donald A. Pedro, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein
Company Grade Officer: Capt. John Newman, 435th AGOW, Ramstein
Base Honor Guard: Staff Sgt. Armando Colorado, 52nd FW, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Honor Guard Program Manager: Tech. Sgt. Daniel A. Whiteman, 86th AW, Ramstein
Civilian Category I: Tiffani L. Keys, 86th AW, Ramstein
Civilian Category II: Sara M. Telano, 48th FW, RAF Lakenheath, U.K.
Key Spouse: Amanda J. Holien, 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, U.K.
These outstanding Airmen and civilians make amazing contributions to the command and Air Force each and every day. If you get the opportunity to meet one of them, wish them luck as they compete at the Air Force level.
Please join us in celebrating the USAFE-AFARICA Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the Outstanding Airman of the Year Banquet.
When: Thursday, May 25, 2017
Time: Social at 6 p.m. & Banquet at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ramstein Officers' Club, Suites 1 & 2
Military Attire: Mess Dress/Semi-Formal
Civilian Attire: Formal or Suit & Tie
Please R.S.V.P. no later than May 15, 2017, by visiting the e-invite link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=342997&k=016540007250