Trainers recognize top performers for 2009 Published Feb. 10, 2010 By Susan Griggs Keesler News editor KEESLER AFB, Ms. -- The 334th Training Squadron claimed seven of the 19 awards presented at the 81st Training Group's annual awards banquet Feb. 4. One of the 334th TRS winners claimed two awards -- Senior Airman Jeffrey Evatt was named airman of the year and airman instructor of the year. Others who move on to 81st Training Wing competition are: Noncommmissioned officer -- Tech. Sgt. Noah Vaughan, 335th TRS. Senior NCO -- Master Sgt. Kevin Brandon, 338th TRS. Company grade officer -- Capt. Bobby Roper, 338th TRS. Civilian category I --Florence Clay, 334th TRS. Civilian category II --Anthony Mitchell, 332nd TRS. Civilian supervisor category II -- James Smith, 334th TRS. First sergeant --Master Sgt. Gordon Comerford, 338 TRS Other technical award winners are: NCO instructor -- Tech. Sgt. Rafael Kaup, 335th TRS. Senior NCO instructor -- Master Sgt. Kevin Brandon, 338th TRS. Officer instructor --Capt. Jason Matheny, 334th TRS. Civilian instructor -- Levi Brown Jr., 334th TRS. Junior military training leader -- Staff Sgt. Gregory Washington Jr., 81st Training Support Squadron. Senior MTL -- Master Sgt. Craig Pogue, 334th TRS. Flight commander -- Capt. Robert Curran, 333rd TRS. Support NCO -- Tech. Sgt. Manuel Matute, 333rd TRS. Support civilian -- Jonathan Lechner, 333rd TRS.