AFIA receives governor’s award
Col. Paul W. Tibbets IV, Air Force Inspection Agency commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. David McBride, AFIA’s chief enlisted manager, right, accept the New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award from Governor Susana Martinez, center, at the 43rd annual NMDPSA banquet Nov. 1 in Albuquerque. The award recognizes New Mexico citizens/residents who significantly contribute to the community and enhance government at all levels. AFIA was the award’s first organizational recipient. Thirty-one AFIA Airmen attended, along with Col. John Kubinec, the 377th Air Base Wing commander, and Steve Paternoster, AFIA’s honorary commander. (Air Force photo by Marie Vanover)