12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

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This award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. AFA honors the 12 Outstanding Airmen at its annual convention in Washington, D.C. The program was initiated at the Air Force Association's 10th annual national Conference, held in New Orleans in 1956. The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, a general officer and selected Maj Com command chiefs form the selection board. The Air Force Chief of Staff reviews the selections. The 12 Outstanding Airmen are awarded the Outstanding Airman ribbon with the bronze service star device and wear the Outstanding Airman badge for one year. They also serve on the Air Force Enlisted Council for one year. Guidelines for submissions are outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2805.

For questions concerning the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program, contact Lynette Cross at lcross@afa.org or call 1-800-727-3337 ext. 4807; the Air Force point of contact is the Office of Special Trophies and Awards at Randolph AFB. For a more detailed history of the Outstanding Airman Award, click here.

For a complete listing of all recipients since the Award's inception, click here. (NOTE: This is a MS Excel file; the historical documentation is incomplete. If you are able to fill in any of the missing information, please contact Lynette Cross -- 703-247-5800 ext. 4807 or lcross@afa.org.)

2011 USAF Twelve Outstanding Airmen

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Patrick D. Jones
Duty Title: Operations Superintendent
Organization: 375th Civil Engineer Squadron, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

David L. Newman
Duty Title: Knowledge Operations Management Superintendent
Organization: United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

Daniel Skidmore
Duty Title: Combat Control Journeyman
Organization: 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina

Jordan Bishopp
Duty Title: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman
Organization: 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Bradley A. Williams
Duty Title: Vehicle Operator/Dispatcher
Organization: 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

Nora Limjoco
Duty Title: Dental Lab Journeyman
Organization: 30th Medical Operations Squadron, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Rick Chavez
Duty Title: Military Training Instructor
Organization: 433rd Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Dustin K. Goodwin
Duty Title: Flight Chief
Organization: 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England

Kathleen M. McCool
Duty Title: Superintendent, Recruiter Screening Team
Organization: Headquarters, Air Force Recruiting Squadron, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

John C. Norris
Duty Title: Tactical Air Control Party Member
Organization: 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania

Ulla Strömberg
Duty Title: Aerospace Medical Technician Journeyman
Organization: 99th Medical Operations Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Raven S. Taylor
Duty Title: Aerospace Medical Technician Journeyman
Organization: 354 Medical Operations Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.