509th BW announces 2012 annual award winners Published Feb. 14, 2013 WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo -- Congratulations to the 509th Bomb Wing's 2012 annual award winners. Best of luck to these outstanding winners as they compete at 8th Air Force. Airman of the Year Senior Airman Ariel Nakmanee, 509th Medical Operations Squadron NCO of the Year Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Adams, 509th Maintenance Operation Squadron Senior NCO Officer of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Christopher McMillan, 509th Munitions Squadron First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Carrie Pogue, 509th Security Forces Squadron Honor Guard of the Year Senior Airman Hope Dabney, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron CGO of the Year Capt. Jenny Gibson, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron FGO of the Year Maj. Joel Purcell, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron Civilian Category 1 Mrs. Sonia M. Campbell, 509th Operation Group Civilian Category 2 Mr. Gregory A. Gasper, 509 Forces Support Squadron Civilian Category 3 Mr. Michael L. Taylor, 509th Force Support Squadron