U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa announces 2024 Annual Award winners Published March 20, 2025 By U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- General James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, and CMSgt Randy Kwiatkowski, command Chief Master Sergeant of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, announced the command’s 2024 Annual Awards winners during a ceremony on Feb. 28, 2025. Airmen, Civilians, and teams were recognized for their accomplishments, dedication, and their hard work. The 2024 MAJCOM Annual Award winners are: Airman of the Year: SrA Hunter M. Shoup (CS) Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: TSgt Lorenza M. Kates, Jr (A1) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: MSgt James L. Beasley (A4) Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt Aileen E. Lauer (PA) Company Grade Officer of the Year: Maj Terry R. Wu (A310) Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category I, of the Year: Mrs. India B. Richardson (CS) Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category II, of the Year: Mrs. Kaycee L. Livesay (A3/10) Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category III, of the Year: Mrs. Jen Parvin (A4) Civilian Non-Supervisory, Category IV, of the Year: Mr. Mathew Duguid (A2) Civilian Supervisory, Category IV, of the Year: Mrs. Megan T. Kramer (A4) Team of the Year: Kisling Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (CS) Volunteer of the Year: SSgt Jacinia C. Whitfield (A3/10) Key Spouse of the Year: Mrs. Danielle R. Alford (A3/10) First Sergeant of the Year: SMSgt Daniel J. Mason (CS) -30-