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  • Winners of the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony pose for a photo inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 18, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    Winners of the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony pose for a photo inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 18, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Kate Gonzalez with the Key Spouse of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Kate Gonzalez with the Key Spouse of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Staff Sgt. Shanthenia Griffin, 81st Training Support Squadron force developer, with the Volunteer of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Staff Sgt. Shanthenia Griffin, 81st Training Support Squadron force developer, with the Volunteer of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Emmette Bush, Jr., 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics manager, with the Civilian of the Year award, Supervisor Category III, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Emmette Bush, Jr., 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics manager, with the Civilian of the Year award, Supervisor Category III, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Teodoro Rivera, 81st Training Wing community engagement section chief, with the Civilian of the Year award, Non-Supervisor Category III, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Teodoro Rivera, 81st Training Wing community engagement section chief, with the Civilian of the Year award, Non-Supervisor Category III, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Faith Edwards, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron breast imaging supervisor, with the Civilian of the Year award, Supervisor Category II, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Faith Edwards, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron breast imaging supervisor, with the Civilian of the Year award, Supervisor Category II, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Joshua Duncan, 81st Security Forces Squadron security specialist, with the Civilian of the Year award, Non-Supervisor Category II, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Joshua Duncan, 81st Security Forces Squadron security specialist, with the Civilian of the Year award, Non-Supervisor Category II, during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Macey Behee, 81st Contracting Squadron purchasing agent, with the Civilian of the Year award, Non-Supervisor Category I , during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Macey Behee, 81st Contracting Squadron purchasing agent, with the Civilian of the Year award, Non-Supervisor Category I , during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Master Sgt. Anthony Newman, 81st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, with the First Sergeant of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Master Sgt. Anthony Newman, 81st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, with the First Sergeant of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Maj. Venise Hunter, 333rd Training Squadron director of operations, with the Field Grade Officer of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Maj. Venise Hunter, 333rd Training Squadron director of operations, with the Field Grade Officer of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Maj. Michelle Rosales, 81st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health flight commander, with the Company Grade Officer of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Maj. Michelle Rosales, 81st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health flight commander, with the Company Grade Officer of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Master Sgt. Jonathan Talley, 81st Security Forces Squadron logistics superintendent, with the Senior NCO of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Master Sgt. Jonathan Talley, 81st Security Forces Squadron logistics superintendent, with the Senior NCO of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Tech. Sgt. Brian Teachout, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron protocol NCO in charge, with the NCO of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Tech. Sgt. Brian Teachout, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron protocol NCO in charge, with the NCO of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Senior Airman Joshua Rodriguez, 81st Training Support Squadron cyber systems technician, with the Airman of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Hunter, 81st Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st TRW command chief, present Senior Airman Joshua Rodriguez, 81st Training Support Squadron cyber systems technician, with the Airman of the Year award during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, delivers remarks during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    U.S. Air Force Col. Terence Taylor, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, delivers remarks during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Trophies are on display during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    Trophies are on display during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of the saber team participate in the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    Members of the saber team participate in the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • An event program is on display during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    An event program is on display during the 81st Training Wing's 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 17, 2022. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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    Keesler recognizes 2021 Annual Awards winners

    • Published Feb. 22, 2022
    • By Kemberly Groue
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  
    Air Force Air Education and Training Command Keesler Air Force Base 81st Training Wing 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony winners recognize Airmen
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