LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The 19th Airlift Wing celebrated Annual Award winners at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 13, 2025. Their exceptional dedication and effort showcased what it means to be a Black Knight.
Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Xinyi Zou, 19th Medical Group
NCO of the Year: Staff Sgt. Matthew Sanders, 19th Mission Support Group
SNCO of the Year: Master Sgt. Ruel Rutledge, 19th Maintenance Group
First Sergeant of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. John Higgs, 19th Maintenance Group
CGO of the Year: Lt. Harison Michael, 19th Mission Support Group
FGO of the Year: Maj. Scott Guerin, 19th Mission Support Group
Civilian Category I of the Year: Daniel Martin, 19th Mission Support Group
Civilian Category II of the Year: William Price, 19th Mission Support Group
Civilian Category III of the Year: Wayne Ojala, 19th Mission Support Group
Honor Guard Member of the Year: Senior Airman Zachary Peters, 314th Maintenance Group
Key Spouse of the Year: Jasmine Gross, 19th Mission Support Group
Key Support Liaison of the Year: Jenna Palacios, 19th Maintenance Group
Volunteer of the Year: Senior Airman Miles Winn, 19th Mission Support Group