HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — 2018 was a huge year for the 388th Fighter Wing. From completing a deployment in Japan to demonstrating readiness and capability in the first-ever F-35A elephant walk. Fiday, the wing made sure the “rock stars,” who made those and many more vital, but unseen accomplishments possible, were recognized during its never-boring annual award ceremony.

“Tonight is not about pomp and circumstance. Tonight is about you. You all have done amazing things. We have a wing full of rock stars and just being nominated is no small feat. Be proud,” said 388th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Lee Kloos.

388th FW Annual Award Winners are:

Airman – Airman 1st Class Christian Uy

Non-commissioned Officer – Tech. Sgt. Michael Ford

Senior NCO – Master Sgt. Michael Quinby

First Sgt. – Master Sgt. Jennifer Kory

Company Grade Officer – Capt. Christina Merritt

Field Grade Officer – Maj John Widmer

Category I Civilian – Wayne Hansen

Category II Civilian – Tyler Nielsen

Category III Civilian – Kristen Hollibaugh

Key Spouse – Jodi Lingelbach

Volunteer – Senior Airman Caroline Berglin

Team of the Year – Wing Staff Agency

Squadron of the Year – 34th Fighter Squadron

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