Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

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  • By Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

The 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) recognized its top performers of 2024 at an Annual Awards Ceremony March 14, at XL Landings.    

Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams.   

While Laughlin’s primary mission is to build mission-ready, resilient Airmen, leaders and families, the Airmen and civilians working “behind the scenes” are a true cornerstone of Laughlin.   

The winners of the 2024 47th FTW Annual Awards are:   

Airman of the Year:  

Senior Airman Sydney Rogers 

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year:  

TSgt. Matthew King 

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year:  

MSgt. Ryan Kneafsey 

Company Grade Officer of the Year:  

Capt. Mayra Alexander 

Field Grade Officer of the Year:  

Maj. Martin Marsen 

Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category I, of the Year:  

Ms. Rosanna Flores 

Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category II, of the Year:  

Mr. Ricardo Rios III 

Civilian Supervisory, Category II, of the Year:  

Mr. Jose Lugo 

Civilian Supervisory, Category III, of the Year:  

Mr. Brandon Ludemann 

Honor Guardsman of the Year:  

Senior Airman Kilani Stinnett 

Volunteer of the Year:  

TSgt. Brandon Clement 

Team of the Year:  

Components Division 

First Sergeant of the Year:  

MSgt. Christopher Matthews 

Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year:  

TSgt. Christian Ramos 

Instructor Pilot of the Year:  

Capt. Brandon Spadafora 

Key Support Liaison:  

Mrs. Abigail Germain