U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Neosha Benson, 307th Force Support Squadron unit training manager, was the Reserve component recipient of the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs Committee for 2019. Benson has volunteered her time and support to multiple organizations in both civilian and military capacities. The Patriot Award is given to a military member in the Shreveport-Bossier area who has demonstrated a desire to serve others both in and out of uniform. Award recipients are nominated by their unit leadership and selected based on criteria set by the Shreveport-Bossier MAC.