Staff Sgt. Michael Ginikos is the Crew Chief in the fire department at the U.S. Air Force 121st Refueling Wing. He was recognized as the 2018 Chief Albert Fitzpatrick award winner for the Air National Guard Firefighter of the Year. Michael is currently in the process in joining the Columbus fire department and is an active member of his community, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. He also volunteers to go on any temporary duty assignment or deployment that he can.