KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 403rd Wing announced its first quarter award winners for the Jan. 1 through April. 30 period. Winners were chosen in the Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior NCO, company and field grade officer categories.
Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Kenneth Redeemer
Unit: 403rd Operations Support Squadron
Duty title: Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
Years of service: 3
Latest accomplishment: “I recently began working at the Biloxi Veterans Hospital. I like being around older veterans and hearing them talk about what they’ve done throughout their years of service.”
NCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. John Douglas
Unit: 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Duty title: Aerospace Propulsion Technician
Years of service: 8
Latest accomplishment: “Making technical sergeant and my four-year wedding anniversary. I look forward to mentoring my peers, the added responsibilities and passing on my knowledge and expertise onto our up-and-coming Airmen.”
SNCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Joshua Finkelstein
Unit: 5th Operational Weather Flight
Duty: Training Element Chief and Unit Training Manager
Years of service: 15
Latest accomplishment: “I am currently filing the active-duty operations superintendent position for the 28th Operational Weather Squadron. It has been a fantastic learning opportunity. I truly enjoy seeing how the decisions made by the operations team directly affects the squadron’s ongoing support of wartime missions.”
CGO of the Quarter: Capt. Gabriel Kasovich
Unit: 403rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron
Duty title: Optometrist
Years of service: 4
Latest accomplishment: “I recently completed Squadron Officer School. While it was a challenge to balance school, work, and family, I learned a tremendous amount about the inner workings of the Air Force that I will be able to utilize for the rest of my military career.”
FGO of the Quarter: Maj. Jonathan Brady
Unit: 403rd Wing
Duty title: Director of Inspections
Years of service: 17
Latest accomplishment: “Wrapping up the joint hurricane exercise virtually with Keesler key leadership, due to social distancing and prepping for the next (unit effectiveness inspection).”
Civilian of the Quarter Category I: Delandrea Jeske-Knight
Unit: 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
Duty title: Unit Program Coordinator
Years of service: 2
Latest accomplishment: “Winning this award, it means a lot to me because my superiors think highly of me to deserve this. I feel very proud and appreciative.”
Civilian of the Quarter Category II: Master Sgt. Leatrice Pierce
Unit: 403rd OSS
Duty title: Aircrew Flight Equipment
Years of service: 16
Latest accomplishment: “I was recently accepted into the University of Alabama for a master’s program in social work. I am very excited and look forward to furthering my academics.”