Alamo Wing hosts Annual Awards banquet Published Feb. 7, 2023 By Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized award nominees during the annual awards banquet at the San Antonio Marriott Northwest, Feb. 4. Members of the Alamo Wing, their family members, Honorary Commanders and other distinguished guests were treated to traditional military ceremonies along with opening remarks from 433rd Airlift Wing Commander Col. Terry W. McClain ahead of a buffet-style dinner. “It’s great to see each and every one of you here tonight celebrating the hard work that your members put in all year,” said McClain. “Thank you for those that made it possible. It’s great to see all of us together for the occasion.” Brig. Gen. Lisa M. Craig, Air Force Recruiting Service deputy commander, was invited as guest speaker. She expressed that the unity within the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, positive attitude and love create moments for opportunity and celebration. “Our nominees and winners tonight are those people who applied those pillars, as well as a positive attitude, toward everything that they do.” said Craig. “Lean on those people around you and never stop learning.” Following the keynote speaker, the annual award winners were announced. The 2022 Alamo Wing Annual Award winners are: Airman Category – Senior Airman Natalia Castano Noncommissioned Officer Category – Technical Sgt. Oscar Chavez Senior Noncommissioned Officer Category – Senior Master Sgt. Katherine Bull Company Grade Officer Category – Capt. Stephen Bjune Field Grade Officer Category – Lt. Col. Kimberly Morgan Flight Captain – Maj. Michael Raggio Civilian Category I Supervisory – Ms. Casie Nartea Civilian Category II Supervisory – Mr. Thomas Collins Civilian Category III Supervisory – Mr. Michael Spence Honor Guard Category – Technical Sgt. Quang Lu Top Squadron Award – 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron Key Spouse Award – Mrs. Sara Templeton