National Awards – 2008
Each year the Air Force Association honors the outstanding achievements of men and
women throughout the United States Air Force, government, academia and the aerospace industry. The Association
presents the awards at local AFA chapter and regional forums and during the Air & Space Conference and Technology
Exposition in Washington, D.C. Nominations for AFA national aerospace awards are solicited from the U.S. Air Force,
members and leaders of AFA and the aerospace industry and U.S. citizens or organizations having a deep interest in
aerospace activities.
For more information on the AFA National Aerospace Awards, please contact:
Lynette Cross lcross@afa.org, (703) 247-5800, Ext. 4807
Lifetime Achievement Awards
AFA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes not a single achievement, but a lifetime of work in the advancement of aerospace.
George E. “Bud” Day, Col, USAF (Ret)
Former USAF Pilot
David C. Jones, Gen, USAF (Ret)
Former Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Harold Brown, Ph.D.
Former Secretary of the Air Force and Former Secretary of Defense
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National Aerospace Award Recipients
H. H. Arnold Award
For the most significant contribution by a military member for national defense
Bruce Carlson, Gen, USAF
Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
List of previous recipients
AIR FORCE Magazine article on H.H. Arnold
W. Stuart Symington Award
For the most significant contribution by a civilian in the field of national defense.
Barry McCaffrey, Gen, USA (Ret)
Former Commander of the United States Southern Command
List of previous recipients
AIR
FORCE Magazine article on Stuart Symington
John R. Alison Award
For the most outstanding contribution by industrial leadership to national defense
The Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey
Bell Helicopter, A Textron Inc. Company
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems
List of previous recipients
AIR FORCE Magazine article on John R. Alison
David C. Schilling Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of flight
906th Air Refueling Squadron
Grand Forks AFB, N.D.
List of
previous recipients
Theodore von Karman Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of science and engineering
The Mitre Corporation
Accepted by Robert F. Behler, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret)
Senior Vice President
List of previous recipients
Gill Robb Wilson Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of arts and letters
The Looming Tower – Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11
Mr. Lawrence Wright
List of
previous recipients
Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace education
William R. Looney, III, Gen, USAF
Commander, Air Education and Training Command
and
Stephen R. Lorenz, Gen, USAF
New Commander, Air Education and Training Command
List
of previous recipients
Thomas P. Gerrity Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of systems and logistics
Benjamin W. Spencer, Maj, USAF
1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
List of previous recipients
Thomas D. White Space Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions to Space
Susan J. Helms, Brig Gen, USAF
45th Space Wing
Patrick AFB, Fla
List of previous recipients
Department of Veterans Affairs
Employee of the Year
For the most outstanding performance of duty as a VA employee
Mr. Larry L. Thornton
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Honolulu, Hawaii
and
Ms. Mary Farquhar
VA Regional Office
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault Award
For outstanding aerial warfare tactician(s) from TAC, PACAF, USAFE, ANG and AFRC
Richard J. Piazza, Maj, USAF
23rd Operations Support Squadron
Moody AFB, Ga.
CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes Award
For the most outstanding Aircraft Crew Chief in the U.S. Air Force
Paul W. Hiller, SSgt, USAF
1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
General Billy Mitchell Award for C4 Excellence
For the C4 professional who most enhanced the Air Force’s war-fighting capability
Matthew S. Miller, SMSgt, USAF
375th Airlift Wing
Scott AFB, Ill.
General George C. Kenney Award
For the most significant contribution by an individual or team in the area of lessons learned
561st Joint Tactics Squadron
Nellis AFB, Nev.
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Team of the Year Award
Each year, the Air Force Association recognizes a specific enlisted career field for recognition. These are
professionals who display superior technical expertise, attract the praise of their superiors, and provide leadership and inspiration to their
co-workers. The Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, forwards the team selection to AFA and AFA honors the team members and their
spouses in a ceremony in the District of Columbia.
These individuals are now authorized to wear the Air Force Recognition Ribbon.
2008 Air Force Office of Special Investigations Team Representatives:
Timothy J. Rivera, SSgt, Peterson AFB, CO
Wayne C. Pugh, TSgt, Lackland AFB, TX
Lonnie R. Isaac, II, MSgt, Whiteman AFB, MO
Megan N. Fordham, SSgt, Hanscom AFB, MA
Eric M. Ackerstrom, SSgt, Andrews AFB, MD
List of previous recipients
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Citation of Honor Awards
For the outstanding contribution of an individual or organization to the development of aerospace power for the betterment of mankind
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B-52 Aircraft Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) Fuel Management Demo Team
Tinker AFB, Okla.
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Gabriel Hage, SMSgt, USAF
Randolph AFB, Texas
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31st Intelligence Squadron
Fort Gordon, Ga.
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3rd Special Operations Squadron
Nellis AFB, Nev.
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William L. Newman, MSgt, USAF
Eglin AFB, Fla.
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Crew Awards
Airborne Battle Management Crew of the Year Award
For the outstanding AWACs or Joint Stars aircrew’s battle management contribution to the USAF and air power
Crew Four
16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron (ACCS)
116th Air Control Wing
Robins AFB, Ga.
Brigadier General Ross G. Hoyt Award
For the best air refueling crew (Active, ANG or Reserves) in the USAF
Aircrew of Woody 26
67th Special Operations Squadron
352nd Special Operations Group
RAF Mildenhall, U.K.
General Curtis E. LeMay Award
For the best overall bomber aircrew in the Air Force
The Crew of BONE 11
9th Bomb Squadron
7th Bomb Wing
Dyess AFB, Texas
General Jerome F. O’Malley Award
For the best reconnaissance crew in the U.S. Air Force
Crew of PYTHON 76
97th Intelligence Squadron
488th Intelligence Squadron
338the Combat Training Squadron
38th Reconnaissance Squadron
561th Joint Tactics Squadron
55th Wing
Offutt AFB, Neb.
General Thomas S. Power Award
For the best overall missile crew in the Air Force.
Crew Number S-230
William J. Burich, Capt, USAF and
Mitchell W. Patton, 1Lt, USAF
341st Operations Support Squadron
Malmstrom AFB, Mont.
Best Space Operations Crew Award
For the best overall space operations crew in the U.S. Air Force
Charlie Crew
4th Space Control Squadron
Holloman AFB, N.M.
Lieutenant General William H. Tunner Award
For the most outstanding airlift crew in the Air Force
The Crew of CROME 46
2nd Airlift Squadron
Pope AFB, N.C.
Howard W. Leaf Award
For outstanding achievement by an U.S. Air Force test team engaged in test and evaluation of a defense acquisition program
AATC ARC-210 Team
Tucson, Ariz.
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Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Awards
Chief Master Sergeant Dick Red Award
For exceptional technical expertise in aircraft maintenance.
Timothy N. Keating, CMSgt, USAF
140th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Colorado Air National Guard
Earl T. Ricks Award
For the Air National Guard person or persons for outstanding airmanship
The Rescue Crew of Yankee 02
106th Rescue Wing
Francis S. Gabreski ANGB, New York
Air National Guard Outstanding Unit Award
For the Air National Guard Unit with the most outstanding airmanship
110th Fighter Wing
Michigan Air National Guard
George W. Bush Award for ANG Members and Employers
To recognize outstanding civilian employers of Air National Guard members who made outstanding
contributions to the total force mission
| Officer Category |
Michelle R. Mulberry, Capt, USAF
Cheyenne, Wyoming
and
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center |
| Enlisted Category |
Daniel R. Wilcox, SSgt, USAF
Portland, Oregon
and
Oregon Mutual Insurance Company |
President's Award for Air Force Reserve Command
For the AF Reserve unit which displays outstanding flying achievement and continued superior performance
Aircrew Members of Reach 5141
729th Airlift Squadron
March ARB, Calif.
Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen Awards
To recognize outstanding civilian employers of the Air Force Reserve members who made outstanding contributions to the total force mission
| Officer Category |
Douglas B. Cox, Lt Col, USAFR
Military Judge
Bolling AFB, D.C.
and
XO Communications
Herndon, Virginia |
| Enlisted Category |
Chad R. Rasmusen, SrA, USAFR
419th Maintenance Squadron
Hill AFB, Utah
and
Whitewater Whirlpool Baths & Systems
Lindon, Utah |
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Professional and Civilian Awards
Paul W. Myers Award
For Air Force Medical Corps Officer who has made the most significant contribution to the continued good health of the men and women of the Air Force
Kirk A. Milhoan, Lt Col, USAF
Lackland AFB, Texas
Verne Orr Award
For best utilization of human resources in the U.S. Air Force
437th Airlift Wing
Charleston AFB, S.C.
Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award
For civilian spouses of military members for their significant contributions to the Air Force.
Mrs. Melanie R. Huk
Aviano AB, Italy
Juanita Redmond Award
For the Air Force nurse (Lt or Capt) who has provided a significant contribution to health care of an Air Force individual or family, excellence
in clinical nursing or improvement in nursing care.
Becky M. Bautch, Capt, USAF
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Stuart R.Reichart Award
For the most outstanding achievement in field of law within the USAF
Evan L. Haberman, Col, USAF
Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.
U.S. Air Force Personnel Manager Award
For outstanding performance as a personnel manager while serving in the USAF.
Tracy S. Deason, MSgt, USAF
Randolph AFB, Texas
Chaplain Service Award
For outstanding performance by a member of the USAF Chaplain Service
Chaplain Erik G. Harp, Capt, USAF
Ramstein AB, Germany
and
Chaplain Steven E. West, Lt Col, USAF
Whiteman AFB, Mo.
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Civilian Employee Awards
Outstanding Civilian Employee Awards
Recognizing achievements by Air Force civilian employees in four categories
Civilian Senior Manager of the Year
Mr. Timothy M. Boudreaux
Schriever AFB, Colo.
Civilian Program Manager of the Year
Ms. Debra A. Fogle
Kirtland AFB, N.M.
Civilian Program Specialist of the Year
Mrs. Jennifer M. McMillan
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Civilian Wage Employee of the Year
Mr. Dennis R. Tolliver
Beale AFB, Calif.
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Management and Environmental Achievement Awards
Air Force Management Awards
For outstanding contributions to management while assigned to Air Force Materiel Command
Executive Division:
Mr. Kay L. Lee
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Middle Division
Donald D. Lytle, Lt Col, USAF
Tinker AFB, Okla
Junior Division
Joshua L. McAllister, Capt, USAF
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohi
2008 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
For recipients selected by the office of the CMSAF as the best enlisted personnel in the Air Force.
Senior Master Sergeant Donna Goodno
San Diego Air National Guard Staion, Calif.
Master Sergeant Carla Curry
Randolph Air Force Base, Texas
Master Sergeant George Price, Jr.
Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
Technical Sergeant James Caughron
McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.
Technical Sergeant Earl Covel, Jr.
Fort Lewis, Wash.
Technical Sergeant Jason Hughes
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
Technical Sergeant Tammy Shaw
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
Staff Sergeant Eric Eberhard
Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Staff Sergeant James Weltin
Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
Senior Airman Alicia Goetschel
Royal Air Force Mildenahll, United Kingdom
Senior Airman Shawn Ryan
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
Airman 1st Class Mary Bullock
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
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Education Awards
Outstanding ROTC Cadet of the Year
Cadet Major Ryan Castonia
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
CAP Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year
Cadet Lt Col David M. Trick
Civil Air Patrol
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