2017 Professional Airmen's Conference Award Winners
The AFSA Professional Airmen's Conference was held July 22 trough the 26 in Reno, Nevada at the Peppermill Resort.
This annual event brings together AFSA members with Senior Air Force and Congressional leaders for professional development, the sharing of ideas, and to conduct the business of AFSA.
One of the highlights of the event is the recognition of members and supporters who have accomplished great things in support of
Airmen, Veterans, and their Families. This year's award recipients can be found below.
For more photos from this year's conference, go to www.flickr.com/photos/afsapac16/albums/72157683996607793
This annual event brings together AFSA members with Senior Air Force and Congressional leaders for professional development, the sharing of ideas, and to conduct the business of AFSA.
One of the highlights of the event is the recognition of members and supporters who have accomplished great things in support of
Airmen, Veterans, and their Families. This year's award recipients can be found below.
For more photos from this year's conference, go to www.flickr.com/photos/afsapac16/albums/72157683996607793
2017 Award Recipients
– AFSA AWARDS –
– AFSA AWARDS –
The L. Mendel Rivers Award
Congressman Tim Walz (DFL-MN)
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The Excellence in Military Leadership Award
The Honorable Deborah Lee James
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The William H. Pitsenbarger Award SSgt Brock A Thomas
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The Americanism Award - Purple Hearts Reunited
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The AFSA Member of the Year Award - TSgt Christopher R. Smith, Division 4, Chapter 615, Barksdale, AFB, LA
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AFSA International Family Member of the Year Award -
Barbara L. Veach, Chapter 804, Kansas City, MO
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AFSA NCO of the Year Award -
SSgt Zachary K. Bartlett, Division 4, Chapter 652, Keesler AFB, MS
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AFSA Airman of the Year Award - A1C Karie L. Thomas, Division 1, Chapter 201, Dover AFB, DE
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– CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE AWARDS –
SMSgt Sheronne King
USAF First Sergeant
of the Year
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SSgt Robinson Divert
USAF Military Training
Leader of the Year
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MSgt Babatunji Akande USAF Military Training Instructor of the Year
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MSgt Donald J. Reynolds USAF Base Honor Guard Manager of the Year
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A1C Michael A. Paiz USAF Base Honor Guard Member of the Year
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TSgt James Morris USAF Recruiter of the Year Air National Guard
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MSgt Christopher Jeter Recruiting and Retention Manager of the Year Air National Guard
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MSgt Alisa G. Merriott USAF Recruiter of the Year Air Force Reserve Command
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MSgt Thomas J. Kazmierski USAF Recruiter of the Year Air Force Active Duty
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