Annual Awards Banquet honors wing members Published March 9, 2012 By Linda Welz 452 AMW public affairs MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIF. -- The 452d Air Mobility Wing's 18th annual Awards Banquet was held Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Hap Arnold Club on base. Col. Mary Aldrian, base commander, hosted the event to recognize wing personnel for their outstanding contributions during 2011. "From Airman of the Year to Civilian of the Year, our best just keep getting better and they continue to exhibit and utilize their diversified talents and abilities to benefit the wing," she wrote in the evening's program. Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, 452 AMW command chief, added, "Congratulations are in order; not just to those honored tonight, but to all the members of the wing--military and civilian. The sacrifices you make to keep our country safe and free are recognized and appreciated. Thank you!" This year's winners: ➤ Civilian of the Year (GS-01 through GS-06): Ms. Alma Jaravata, 452 AMW ➤ Civilian of the Year (GS-07 through GS-11): Mr. Anhtuan Dang, 452 AMW ➤ Civilian of the Year (WG-01 through WG-12): Ms. Jennifer Hall, 452 AMXS ➤ Civilian of the Year (WS-07 through WS-11): Mr. Eric Roy, 752 AMXS ➤ Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt. Albert Knapp, 752 AMXS ➤ First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Jim Lambert, 729 AS ➤ Honor Guard Member of the Year: Staff Sgt. Dejon Fruga, 349 OG ➤ Order of the Diamond: Mrs. Elaine Plein, 452 AMW ➤ Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Jon Rabanal, 452 MOS ➤ NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Sarah Rayco-Rosado, 452 ALCF ➤ Senior NCO of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Barbara Morris, 452 MXG