80th Flying Training Wing honors top performers at 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony Published March 6, 2026 By Lt. Thomas Calabrese 80th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) gathered Feb. 27, 2026, to celebrate its Annual Awards Ceremony. Throughout the evening, leaders highlighted the wing’s collective accomplishments before recognizing the 80th FTW’s top performers of 2025 across enlisted, officer, civilian and team categories. “Our mission succeeds because of the consistency, discipline and pride each of you brings to the job,” said Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman, 80th FTW commander. “The standard you uphold reflects the very best of this organization, and I’m grateful to serve alongside you.” Individual nominees and winners were recognized for their outstanding contributions during the past year. “Tonight is about recognizing the impact you’ve made, not just through results, but through leadership, teamwork and resilience,” said Chief Master Sgt. Scott Bradbury, 80th FTW command chief. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication each of you brings to the fight.” The following individuals and teams earned recognition as the 2025 80th FTW Annual Award winners: Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Joshua Rae, 80th Operations Support Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Technical Sergeant Avery Bush, 80th Operations Support Squadron Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Senior Master Sergeant Benjamin Peles, 80th Operations Support Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Year: Major Kassandra Rowan, 80th Operations Support Squadron Field Grade Officer of the Year: Major McKenna Hall, 89th Flying Training Squadron Flight Commander of the Year: Captain Eric Myeroff, 90th Flying Training Squadron Instructor Pilot of the Year: 1st Lieutenant Antonio Sasso, 89th Flying Training Squadron Civilian Category One of the Year: Ms. Tiff Liming, 459th Flying Training Squadron Civilian Category Two of the Year: Mr. Eric Peterson, 80th Operations Support Squadron Civilian Category Two Supervisor of the Year: Mr. Chris Cotnoir, 80th Operations Support Squadron Civilian Category Three of the Year: Ms. Amy Young, 89th Flying Training Squadron Civilian Category Three Supervisor of the Year: Mr. Jeffrey Roach, 80th Operations Group First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sergeant Baxter Hickman, 80th Flying Training Wing Key Support Liaison of the Year: Ms. Jennifer Jeschek, 88th Flying Training Squadron Wing High Flyer in Hours: 1st Lieutenant Antonio Sasso, 89th Flying Training Squadron Wing High Flyer in Sorties: 1st Lieutenant Antonio Sasso and Lieutenant Colonel Timo Schnoebbe Top Operations Squadron of the Year: 459th FTS