477th FG commander announces 2015 Annual Award winners

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  • By Maj. Ashley Conner
  • 477th Fighter Group Public Affairs
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --  During the January Unit Training Assembly Col. David Piffarerio, 477th Fighter Group commander, announced the hard working Airmen who had been selected for 2015 Annual awards.

2015 Annual Award Winners

Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Ki Kang, 477th MXS

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Jair Guevara, 477th AMXS

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Master Sgt. Heidi Venable, 477th FSSS

First Sergeant of the Year
Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Arnold, 477th FSS

Civilian of the Year Category II
Mrs. Julie Zelek, 477th AMXS

Armed Services YMCA Reservist of the Year
Staff Sgt. Robert Collier, 477th FSS

Company Grade Officer of the Year
Capt. Susan Reinhart, 477th AMDF

Field Grade Officer of the Year
Maj. Jerod Rife, 302nd FS

Instructor Pilot of the Year
Maj. David Balmer, 302nd FS

Pilot Warrior of the Year
Maj. Patrick Pearson, 302nd FS