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96th announces annual award winners

Niceville.comFebruary 7, 20222 Mins Read
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96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (Contributed)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing has announced its annual award winners. 

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“These phenomenal Airmen and teams are the best of the best, and their contributions to the Test Wing and Team Eglin are absolutely amazing,” said Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, 96th TW commander, in a statement announcing the winners.

96th Test Wing Annual Award Winners

Airman of the Year – Staff Sgt. Dominick J. Kelly, 96th Civil Engineer Group

NCO of the Year – Tech Sgt. Raymond M. Leighton, 96th Mission Support Group

SNCO of the Year – Senior Master Sgt. Isharay A. Jones, 96th Maintenance Group

CGO of the Year – Capt. Troy D. Soileau, 96th Cyberspace Test Group

FGO of the Year – Maj. Jason S. Matos, 96th Operations Group

Civilian Category I – Ellis W. Nutt, 96th CEG

Civilian Category II – Joseph R. Suddarth, 96th CEG

Civilian Category III – Robert L. Daniels, 96th MSG

Small Team of the Year – Medical Readiness, 96th Medical Group

Large Team of the Year – Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight, 96th CEG

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Base Honor Guardsman of the Year – SrA Elisabeth J. Harper

First Sergeant of the Year – Master Sgt. Justin K. Villalpando, 96th MSG

Key Spouse of the Year – Kellie Gallaher, 96th OG

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