And the winners were…
Posted on Apr 6, 2016 in Awards
In 2001, the Launa’Ole – Above All Others awards were born.
For the past 15 years, the Hawaii Air National Guard has held the Launa’Ole awards and our reputation continues to grow world-wide. Our nominees and award recipients and every one of our HIANG airmen, are part of a seven decade-long legacy. From humble beginnings to becoming an organization without rival.
The following are the 2015 winners.
Airman of the Year
Fulltime:
SrA Eric W. Brown, 291st Combat Communications Squadron
Traditional:
SrA Marco F. Mendez, 154th Force Support Squadron
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Fulltime:
TSgt Sharon M. Pasion, Hq, Hawaii Air National Guard
Traditional:
TSgt Visconti S. Christman, 109th Air Operations Group
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
Fulltime:
SMSgt Jermaine D. Speed, 201st Intelligence Squadron
First Sergeant of the Year
MSgt Lane G. Martin, 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron
Company Grade Officer of the Year
Fulltime:
1st Lt Gordon K. K. Kai, 169th Air Defense Squadron
Traditional:
Capt Timothy S. Hiura, 154th Medical Group
Field Grade Officer of the Year
Fulltime:
Maj Ivan J. Aguirre, 154th Civil Engineer Squadron
Traditional:
Maj Kaialii “Kai” Kahele, 109th Air Operations Group
Service Award
154th Wing, Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Team
Winning Team Award
C-17 AMXS Production Team
Outstanding Unit
169th Air Defense Squadron
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