AFLCMC recognizes human resources professionals during awards ceremony

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  • By Jim Varhegyi, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) - Greg Leingang, Director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Personnel Directorate hosted the AFLCMC/DP and Installation Force Support Annual Awards Ceremony, Sept. 17, 2025. The ceremony was an opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of the DP and FS personnel that enable mission success across AFLCMC.

Awards were given in 21 categories making it the broadest recognition ceremony to date.

Leingang acknowledged the challenging year the workforce had faced during his remarks.

“I know that this has been a particularly difficult year for our DP and force support communities…however, the mark of real professionals is the ability to navigate the current environment while continuing to get the work done,” he said. “This year has thrown many challenges your way and I’ve been amazed and thankful for your ability to put our service commitment first despite these challenges.”

He emphasized the important work the personnel community does on a daily basis on behalf of the Center’s mission of providing the tools needed by the warfighter. He explained that they acquire and sustain the human weapon system, who then acquires and sustains the materiel weapon systems that serve to protect the nation and its allies.
 
“Your professionalism, your tenacity and your exuberant spirit makes me proud to serve with you every day,” said Leingang. “You are the foundation of the Center. Everything begins and ends with the work that you do.”


Congratulations to all the award winners:

AFLCMC/DP Civil Category

Junior Intern Analyst of the Year
Marcus McEwen AFLCMC/WNO

Analyst of the Year
Albert Flores AFLCMC/HNO

AFLCMC/DP Staff Civilian Categories

Junior Analyst of the Year
Bre Heath AFLCMC/DP

Analyst of the Year
Angela Cook AFLCMC/DPZ

Senior Analyst of the Year
Christina Kaun AFLCMC/DZA

AFLCMC/DP Leadership Categories

Supervisor of the Year
Lisa Smittle AFLCMC/WFO

Senior Supervisor of the Year
Clark Garrett AFLCMC/DZA

Installation Personnel Civilian Categories

Junior Analyst of the Year
Tiffany Hughes 88th FSS

Analyst of the Year
Kerrie Schutte 88th FSS

Supervisor of the Year
Raymond Owens 88th FSS

Senior Supervisor of the Year
Nicole Craver 66th FSS

Officer Categories

Installation Personnel Company Grade Officer of the Year
1st Lt. Mackenzie Collins 88th FSS

Enlisted Categories

Airman of the Year
Senior Airman Rashida Reed 88th FSS

Non-commissioned Officer of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Shane Joseph Roberto 88th FSS

Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year
Master Sgt. Samantha Gates 661st AESS

Other Categories

Outstanding Leader of the Year
Christina Ocampo AFLCMC/HNO

Organization of the Year
Directorate of Personnel, Performance & Programs Division AFLCMC/DZP

Special Project Team of the Year
PEO Realignment Team
Mentor of the Year
Kristin Horton AFLCMC/WFO

Volunteer of the Year
Scott Spielman AFLCMC/ DZL

Director’s Award
Elizabeth Spangler AFLCMC/DZP

Photo gallery of awards ceremony is available via Flickr - just click image below. 
 
2025 AFLCMC/DP and Installation Force Support Annual Awards