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Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

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  • By Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 47th Flying Training Wing 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.  

Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams.

Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Mr. Brandon Ludemann as Civilian Supervisory, Category III, of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)
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Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams.

Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Mr. Brandon Ludemann as Civilian Supervisory, Category III, of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Mr. Jose Lugo as Civilian Supervisory, Category II, of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Maj Martin Marsen as Field Grade Officer of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Capt Mayra Alexander as Company Grade Officer of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes Senior Airman Sydney Rogers as the Airman of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

Laughlin holds 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes Senior Airman Sydney Rogers as the Airman of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes TSgt. Christian Ramos as the Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes Mr. Ricardo Rios III as the Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category II, of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes Ms. Rosanna Flores as the Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category I, of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes MSgt Ryan Kneafsey as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force CMSgt Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right recognizes TSgt Matthew King as the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Capt Brandon Spadafora as the Instructor Pilot of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Mrs. Abigail Germain as the Key Support Liaison of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes MSgt Christopher Matthews as the First Sergeant of the Year of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes the Components Division as the Team of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes TSgt Brandon Clement as the Volunteer of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing, commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing, command chief, right, recognizes Senior Airman Kilani Stinnett as the Honor Guardsman of the Year. Laughlin leadership recognized the accomplishments of Team XL in numerous categories to include enlisted Airmen, officers, civilians, and teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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The winners of the 2024 47th FTW Annual Awards are:   

Airman of the Year:  Senior Airman Sydney Rogers 

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year:  Tech. Sgt. Matthew King 

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year:  Master Sgt. 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:  Tech. Sgt. Brandon Clement 

Team of the Year:  Components Division 

First Sergeant of the Year:  Master Sgt. Christopher Matthews 

Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year:  Tech. Sgt. Christian Ramos 

Instructor Pilot of the Year:  Capt. Brandon Spadafora 

Key Support Liaison:  Mrs. Abigail Germain