A classical music ensemble from Cukurova University Music School performs during the 39th Air Base Wing annual awards banquet, Jan. 30. The annual awards banquet is held to honor the members of the wing that stood out above their peers during the 2008 calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)
Incirlik Air Base drill team members toss rifles that narrowly miss their drill master as part of a special presentation during the 39th Air Base Wing annual awards banquet, Jan. 30. The annual awards banquet is held to honor the members of the wing that stood-out above their peers during the 2008 calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)
Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, United States Air Forces in Europe command chief master sgt., speaks to 39th Air Base Wing annual award nominees, friends and family members during the 39 ABW annual awards banquet, Jan. 30. The annual awards banquet is held to honor the members of the wing that stood-out above their peers during the 2008 calendar year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)
The 2008, 39th Air Base Wing Annual Award winners pose with Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow, United States Air Forces in Europe command chief master sgt., at Incirlik’s Combined Club, Jan. 30. The annual awards banquet is held to honor the members of the wing that stood-out above their peers during the 2008 calendar year. Airman of the Year - Senior Airman Samantha Navarrete, 39th Security Forces Squadron; Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - Tech. Sgt. Richard Martin, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron; Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - Master Sgt. James Battle, 39 SFS; Company Grade Officer of the Year - Capt. Joel Hearn, Civil Engineering Squadron; Civilian Category 1 of the Year - Shannon Kinser, 39th Force Support Squadron; Civilian Category 2 of the Year - Donna Nemechek, 39 FSS; Volunteer of the Year - Lea Tims, wife of Chap. (Lt. Col.) James Tims, 39th Air Base Wing chapel; Honor Guard Member of the Year – Staff Sgt. Matthew Lichtenberg, American Forces Network Incirlik; First Sergeant of the Year, Master Sgt. Darrell Harper(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)