LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- 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