AFMC Airman among service's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017 Published July 7, 2017 By Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the final 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017 are: Master Sgt. Michael J. Stevens, Air Force Materiel Command Senior Master Sgt. Raymond T. Artis Jr., Pacific Air Forces Senior Airman Kaitlyn J. Callahan, Air Force Global Strike Command Senior Airman Brittany F. Fuentes, Air Mobility Command Master Sgt. Johann Ko, Air Force Reserve Command Staff Sgt. Stephen F. Lapointe, Air Force Special Operations Command Master Sgt. Joshua D. Malyemezian, Air Combat Command Senior Airman Nicole A. Moore, Air Education and Training Command Tech. Sgt. Jason D. Selberg, Air National Guard Senior Airman Kacper I. Sovinski, Air Force District of Washington Master Sgt. Ashley T. Strong, Air Force Space Command Staff Sgt. Kyle T. Wilson, United States Air Forces in Europe The winners are authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon with the bronze service star device on the ribbon. They are also authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year badge for one year from the date of formal presentation. The remaining 24 nominees will also be authorized wear of the OAYR.