4th Fighter Wing names annual award winners

By , 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published February 04, 2015

Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Phillip Walker, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel service center controller, examines the night’s flying schedule at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2015. “Wanting to apply for Officer Training School motivated me to work even harder than normal last year. Three people contributed to my success – God, for allowing me to be here, my wife, because without her support it would have been very tough, and my supervisor, for making what I do look good on paper.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Phillip Walker, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel service center controller, examines the night’s flying schedule at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 2015. “Wanting to apply for Officer Training School motivated me to work even harder than normal last year. Three people contributed to my success – God, for allowing me to be here, my wife, because without her support it would have been very tough, and my supervisor, for making what I do look good on paper.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Daniel Shores, 4th Security Forces Squadron defender, verifies a driver’s identity at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2015. “I couldn’t have been successful last year without the support of my leadership who always push me to strive for my best.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Daniel Shores, 4th Security Forces Squadron defender, verifies a driver’s identity at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2015. “I couldn’t have been successful last year without the support of my leadership who always push me to strive for my best.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Andrew Earll, 4th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, helps train a Military Working Dog at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2014. “I attribute my success to my supportive family and my fellow brothers and sisters on the Seymour Johnson First Sergeant Council.” (Courtesy Photo)

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First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Andrew Earll, 4th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, helps train a Military Working Dog at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 4, 2014. “I attribute my success to my supportive family and my fellow brothers and sisters on the Seymour Johnson First Sergeant Council.” (Courtesy Photo)

Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Erin Holland, 4th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight commander, distributes work assignments at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2015. “You’re only as strong as the people you work with. I wouldn’t be where I am without them kicking butt every day.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Erin Holland, 4th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel Flight commander, distributes work assignments at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2015. “You’re only as strong as the people you work with. I wouldn’t be where I am without them kicking butt every day.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

Key Spouse of the Year: Christine Harter, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron key spouse, interacts with spouses new to the base during a Newcomer’s Orientation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 27, 2015. “I saw that spouses needed more support, and with the help of squadron leadership and my first sergeant, I helped fill that need.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Key Spouse of the Year: Christine Harter, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron key spouse, interacts with spouses new to the base during a Newcomer’s Orientation at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 27, 2015. “I saw that spouses needed more support, and with the help of squadron leadership and my first sergeant, I helped fill that need.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

Senior Grade Civilian of the Year: Joseph Gonzalez (right), 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotions coordinator, gauges the bar path of a snatch lift by Josh Geeson, former service member and spouse of a member of Team Seymour, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. “It literally wasn’t me. I’m only one piece of the puzzle. I couldn’t have done it without the people who were willing to accept my help.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Senior Grade Civilian of the Year: Joseph Gonzalez (right), 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotions coordinator, gauges the bar path of a snatch lift by Josh Geeson, former service member and spouse of a member of Team Seymour, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. “It literally wasn’t me. I’m only one piece of the puzzle. I couldn’t have done it without the people who were willing to accept my help.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Eric Burke (center), 334th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, reviews the 334th AMU’s weekly schedule with Senior Master Sgt. Frank Valentik, 334th AMU lead production superintendent, and Master Sgt. Richard Phillips, 334th AMU production superintendent, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2015. "Knowing we are defending freedom with an aging fleet and less people and money, makes it more important to take care of our best weapon, our Airmen." (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Eric Burke (center), 334th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, reviews the 334th AMU’s weekly schedule with Senior Master Sgt. Frank Valentik, 334th AMU lead production superintendent, and Master Sgt. Richard Phillips, 334th AMU production superintendent, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 29, 2015. "Knowing we are defending freedom with an aging fleet and less people and money, makes it more important to take care of our best weapon, our Airmen." (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Megan Wallace, 4th Maintenance Group assistant engine manager. “My husband helped me become a better NCO last year through mentorship and my son being born changed my life and drove me to achieve my goals. The support I received from the Enlisted Spouses Club helped as well because it taught me how to interact with individuals outside of the work place.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Stout)

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NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Megan Wallace, 4th Maintenance Group assistant engine manager. “My husband helped me become a better NCO last year through mentorship and my son being born changed my life and drove me to achieve my goals. The support I received from the Enlisted Spouses Club helped as well because it taught me how to interact with individuals outside of the work place.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Stout)

Volunteer of the Year: Senior Airman Devin Powner, 4th Contracting Squadron contract administrator, reviews documents to award a contract at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2015. “I owe a lot to my wife for supporting me while I was out volunteering and to the Exceptional Airmen Gaining Leadership and Expeditionary Skills for helping me with that drive to serve.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Volunteer of the Year: Senior Airman Devin Powner, 4th Contracting Squadron contract administrator, reviews documents to award a contract at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 28, 2015. “I owe a lot to my wife for supporting me while I was out volunteering and to the Exceptional Airmen Gaining Leadership and Expeditionary Skills for helping me with that drive to serve.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

Junior Grade Civilian of the Year: Robert Columbus, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Station 2 lead firefighter, rolls out in a fire truck at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. “I attribute my success to my leadership in every tier – from my supervisor to the fire chief and up to wing leadership. They created an environment that allowed me to accomplish what I needed to accomplish.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Junior Grade Civilian of the Year: Robert Columbus, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Station 2 lead firefighter, rolls out in a fire truck at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 30, 2015. “I attribute my success to my leadership in every tier – from my supervisor to the fire chief and up to wing leadership. They created an environment that allowed me to accomplish what I needed to accomplish.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- The 4th Fighter Wing named the annual award winners for 2014 during a special ceremony held here, Jan. 24.

Award hopefuls competed at the squadron and group level before becoming annual award nominees at the wing level.

Congratulations to the following individuals:

Field Grade Officer of the Year
Maj. Benjamin Donberg (not pictured)

Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Erin Holland

Senior NCO of the Year
Senior Master Sgt. Eric Burke

First Sergeant of the Year
Master Sgt. Andrew Earll

NCO of the Year
Staff Sgt. Megan Wallace

Senior Grade Civilian of the Year
Joseph Gonzalez

Junior Grade Civilian of the Year
Robert Columbus

Key Spouse of the Year
Christine Harter

Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Phillip Walker

Honor Guard Member of the Year
Senior Airman Daniel Shores

Volunteer of the Year
Senior Airman Devin Powner

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