BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- A Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization Detachment 6 Airman was named as the Air Force’s Force Support Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Air Reserve Component.
Senior Master Sgt. Warisar Villarreal, the manager of IR operations at Detachment 6, located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, was named the top force support SNCO, a feat she also accomplished in 2013.
According to Detachment 6 leadership, Villarreal earned the award for overall job performance, self-improvement and community involvement. She is ranked as HQ RIO's top SNCO.
Col. Clifton D. Stargardt, the HQ RIO Detachment 6 commander, said V, as she is known to her co-workers, produces high-quality performance day-in and day-out. He added that while 2015 was a banner year, it was just a snapshot of the sustained excellence she's been delivering for years.
“V is an all-star leader, mentor, personnelist, and SNCO; and the heartbeat of Team 6. I couldn't be more proud of her selection as the AF A1 Force Support (ARC) SNCO of the Year!” said Stargardt.
Villarreal credited her success to those around her. She said her husband, who is a first sergeant at Hurlburt Field, is incredibly supportive of her work, often enabling her to put in extra hours at the office by taking care of their children and offering advice needed.
She also acknowledged the support of her leadership and co-workers at Detachment 6.
“I am very lucky to have supportive leadership that has empowered me and provided me the tools I need to get the job done,” she said.
She added that the mentorship, guidance and feedback she received through collaboration with her team were also big factors in enabling her to perform at a high level.
Her support network isn’t all that drives her; she has a personal passion for her work. The Individual Reserve is a challenging program, with a lot of ins and outs. She said she gets satisfaction knowing her efforts enable Individual Reservists to accomplish their mission of supporting the active duty.
“I love my job and helping our customers,” she added.