Awards banquet recognizing exceptional service Published March 8, 2024 By Master Sgt. Juliet Louden 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- The 910th Airlift Wing held its annual awards banquet, March 2, 2024, at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio. The Airman of the Year award program is designed to recognize Airmen who display superior leadership, excel in job performance and demonstrate high levels of personal achievement. Col. Michael Maloney, 910th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer McKendree, 910th Airlift Wing command chief, presented the annual awards to the following Airmen: Senior Airman JJ B. Pinedo-Alva, 910th Security Forces Squadron, Airman of the Year Tech. Sgt. Zachary A. Lindquist, 910th Security Forces Squadron, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Master Sgt. Brian E. Cales, 910th Security Forces Squadron, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Master Sgt. Kara D. Kauffman, 757th Airlift Squadron, First Sergeant of the Year Capt. Robert. R. Reader, 910th Security Forces Squadron, Company Grade Officer of the Year Suzanne E. DeAbate, Key Spouse of the Year Timothy M. DiMarino, 757th Airlift Squadron, Senior Civilian of the Year Thomas M. Himmel II, 910th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Junior Civilian of the Year