Iceman Team recognizes best of 2014

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  • By Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel
  • 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FAIRBANKS, Alaska --  The Iceman Team held its 2014 annual awards ceremony Feb. 7 at the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Award winners were highlighted in front of a substantial crowd of family, friends and fellow Airmen for their outstanding work, self-improvement, and dedication to the local community.

"Congratulations to all of Eielson's award winners this evening," said Col. Michael Winkler, the 354th Fighter Wing commander. "Every recipient has dedicated countless hours to perfecting their craft, and they are truly the best of the best at what they do."

The winners will now be eligible to compete at the Pacific Air Forces level.

"Our award winners have exemplified the Air Force's core values and are beacons for continued success," Winkler said.

2014 Eielson Air Force Base Annual Award Winners:

Airman: Senior Airman Matthew Ringer, 354th Maintenance Group
Noncommissioned officer: Staff Sgt. Nathan Stone, 354th Medical Group
Senior noncommissioned officer: Senior Master Sgt. Patrick Flores, 354th Mission Support Group
Honor Guardsman:  Staff Sgt. Stephanie Savaiano, 354th MDG
First Sergeant: Master Sgt. Douglas McPherson, 354th Operations Group
Company grade officer: Capt. Michael Lasher
Flight Commander: Capt. Gabriel Gricol, 1st Air Support Operations Group
Field grade officer:  Maj. Victoria Williams, 354th OG
Cat. I Civilian Technician: Jeffrey Shockey, 354th MSG
Cat. II Civilian Technical Specialist: David Devine, 1st ASOG
Cat. III Civilian Team Lead/Supervisor: Christopher Williams, 354th OG
Cat. IV Senior Civilian Manager: Ted Garrison, 354th MSG