Three Ghostriders named top performers by AETC Published March 20, 2015 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Three Airmen from the 71st Operations Support Squadron earned top honors in the 2014 Air Education and Training Command Airfield Awards. - Capt. Leroy Jackson was selected as the Col. Derrel L. Dempsey Officer of the Year - Staff Sgt. Ashley McGill was selected as the Air Traffic Controller of the Year - Robert Ochs was selected as the Air Traffic Control Manager of the Year All three Ghostriders will now compete at the Air Force level against winners from other major commands.