Congratulations ‘Fighting Fifth' 2016 annual award winners Published March 13, 2017 By Maj. George Tobias 5th Air Force Public Affiars YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, 5th Air Force commander, recognized the best of the "Fighting Fifth," in a statement to the command, March 10."Fifth Air Force is full of high performing military and civilian Airmen doing remarkable things throughout the Pacific region." said Martinez in the statement. "You have the honor of working alongside some of the best talent the Air Force as to offer. This year’s award nominees rose to the occasion and competed well against Airmen from around the command. The competition was fierce, but winners had to be chosen."The following members were recognized as 5th AF 2016 annual award winners:Airman of the YearSrA Julieth Collazos (18 WG)Noncommissioned Officer of the YearTSgt Carlise Miles (35 FW)Senior NCO of the YearMSgt Daniel Robinson (35 FW)Base Honor Guard Member of the YearSrA William Evans III (35 FW)Base Honor Guard Program Manager of the YearMSgt Jaime Tate (18 WG)First Sergeant of the YearSMSgt Sheronne King (18 WG)Company Grade Officer of the YearCapt William Hinchey (18 WG)Cat I Civ of the YearMr. Masuhiro Shinozaki (374 AW)Cat II Civ of the YearMs. Sharon Rohde (HQ 5 AF)