Congratulations ‘Weasel Nation’ 2016 annual award winners Published Jan. 31, 2017 By Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McKinney, 20th FW command chief presented the 2016 Wing Annual Awards here, Jan. 27. Prior to the presentation, McKinney addressed the “Weasel Nation” in his 2016 award banquet speech, “75 Years of Recognizable Valor,” in which he described the 20th FW suppression of enemy air defense mission and what it means to be a Shaw Weasel. “Shaw Weasels operate with servant-intent based leadership,” said McKinney, “Shaw Weasels operate using disciplined initiative. Shaw Weasels operate with smart autonomy. Shaw Weasels are fierce warriors. Shaw Weasels are leaders and followers of character. Shaw Weasels are family forever.” Group-level winners for each award category were recognized during the ceremony for diligent hard work, outstanding commitment and service before self. They then continued on to compete for the wing-level award. The following Team Shaw members were recognized as 20th FW 2016 annual award winners: Airman of the Year Airman 1st Class Shaniqua D. Adams, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Rahjanaye S. Bailey, 20th Operations Support Squadron Senior NCO of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Larry L. Tate Jr., 20th FW First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Brian O. Thompson, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Year Capt. Jeffrey D. Hutchins, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Field Grade Officer of the Year Maj. Christopher J. Franks, 77th Fighter Squadron Civilian Category 1 of the Year Willa A. Pembleton, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron Civilian Category 2 of the Year Gregory W. Farley, 20th CES Civilian Category 3 of the Year Bryan J. Funke, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Honor Guard NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Christopher Stottsberry, 20th CMS Honor Guard Airman of the Year Senior Airman Yessina L. Collazo-Alvarez, 20th CMS Key Spouse of the Year Megan Downam, 20th Security Forces Squadron