August 12, 2022 at 04:22PM Airman 1st Class Grace Riegel Senior Airman Kristina Schneider, a Fire Protection Journeyman at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base, Mansfield, Ohio, was named one of The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022. The Outstanding Airman Program annually recognizes 12 enlisted members for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. To be one of The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year is a huge accomplishment for any airman, but Schneider’s story is exceptionally unique and inspirational.
