353rd SOMXS holds Maintenance Professional of the Year Banquet Published March 13, 2016 By Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron held their Maintenance Professional of the Year Banquet to recognize those maintainers whose performance and accomplishments during 2015 have set them apart from their peers. The categories and award recipients are: APG Professionals of the Year Airman: Senior Airman Jacob Hicks NCO: Staff Sgt. Mack Suggs Specialist Professional of the Year Airman: Senior Airman Garrett Riley NCO: Staff Sgt. Tan Pham Maintenance Support Professional of the Year Airman: Senior Airman Luke-Nathan Dejesus NCO: Staff Sgt. Alexis Soto Plans and Scheduling Analyst of the Year Airman: Senior Airman Devin Credit NCO: Staff Sgt. Eugenio Redmond SNCO Professional of the Year Master Sgt. Ryan Harris Company Grade Officer Professional of the Year Captain Cassandra Espy Civilian Maintenance Professional Mr. James Duncan