Excellence in Government Award Recipients Published March 24, 2014 NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. -- Congratulations to the following 914th Airlift Wing personnel chosen by the Buffalo Federal Executive Board for Excellence in Government Awards in their respective categories: Eric Schwinge - Distinguished Government Service Award Colonel James DiFrancesco - Distinguished Government Service Award Robert Ornat - Excellence in Workforce Development Sara Kern - Outstanding Administrative Support Award Senior Master Sgt. Michael Haag - Outstanding Supervisor Award Each was recognized for their outstanding service and performance in the Federal Workforce.