Gatorfest Banquet 2009
Staff Sgt. Bradley Beams, B-52H crewchief, 917th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., receives the Junior Golden Gator Award during the Gatorfest Banquet, November 7, 2009, for his outstanding accomplishments during Giant Sword II/Proud Shield II Bomb & Load Competition, which is a bomber competition demonstrating a squadrons ability to drop accurate bombs and regenerate aircraft. Gatorfest is an annual awards banquet held by the 917th Wing to recognize individuals who made the greatest contribution within their career field to the 917th maintenance community. The award was presented by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Mullen, commander, 917th Maintenance Group, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark LaFayette, First Sergeant, 917th Maintenance Group. (US Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Greg Steele)