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Maj. Kristie Hayward, 96th Flying Training Squadron executive officer, poses for a portrait at the 96th FTS in Anderson Hall at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 7, 2013. The 96th FTS is Laughlin's associate reserve squadron and is one of six subordinate units to the 340th Flying Training Group headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Hayward was recently named the 340th Flying Training Group's support officer of the year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet)
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Laughlin reservist officer wins yearly award
Posted 2/8/2013 Updated 2/7/2013
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by 2nd Lt. Evan M. Ross
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
2/8/2013 - LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Team XL's Maj. Kristie Hayward, 96th Flying Training Squadron executive officer, was recently named the 340th Flying Training Group's support officer of the year for 2012.
The 96th FTS, Laughlin's associate reserve squadron, is one of six subordinate units to the 340th FTG headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, which reports directly to the 22nd Air Force.
According to Lt. Col. Nathan Rought, 96th FTS director of operations, this award, which pitted Hayward against eight other support officers around her group, highlights her excellence in her job duties as well as character.
"It doesn't really come out in the award package, but the stuff she does goes up to our group level, and we often get comments about how well it's done which lends itself to recognition when it comes time for awards," said Rought.
According to her award package, she flawlessly manages nearly 70 people across four flights, has an eye for details and is a razor-sharp leader. In addition to her excellence on the job, she also mentors as often as she has the opportunity, works in the community and constantly strives to better herself.
According to Rought, Hayward's award is even more impressive than it sounds.
"Since our group reports directly to the 22nd Air Force and we have close to 70 people, this is virtually a group-level award," said Rought.
Hayward, however, was quick to shift the attention from her to her unit.
"We love working in the 96th," said Hayward, "and we bring a lot to the table."
According to Hayward and Rought, since members of the 96th do not move every few years like active duty personnel do, they are able to provide a level of continuity and experience that the active duty is sometimes not able to provide.
"Most of our pilots have been here for more than six or seven years, and some of our guys have been here since we stood up the squadron in 1998," said Rought. "We have some of the most experienced instructors here in all three of Laughlin's airframes."
Hayward explained that it is the 96th's strong relationship with the active duty personnel here that makes her job not only more enjoyable, but also higher quality.
"We're so fortunate to be so fully integrated with the active duty here that there's such a seamless transition between the reservists and the active duty folks that most people never see. I think that is a testament to how well we are performing our mission," said Hayward. "To work with the active duty personnel and wing staff, I think everyone is benefiting, and we're creating the best possible product." |
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