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2009 National Aerospace Awards Announced
The following awards will be presented at AFA’s Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
JOHN R. ALISON AWARD
For the most outstanding contribution by industrial leadership to national defense
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
For the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System
W. STUART SYMINGTON AWARD
For the most significant contribution by a civilian in the field of national defense
Senator Orrin Hatch
Utah
H. H. ARNOLD AWARD
For the most significant contribution by a military member for national defense
General John D.W. Corley
Commander, Air Combat Command and Air Component Commander for U.S. Joint Forces Command
AFA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Recognizes not a single achievement, but a lifetime of work in the advancement of aerospace
The Doolittle Tokyo Raiders
The Tuskegee Airmen
Dr. James Schlesinger
AFA CHAIRMAN’S AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARD
For long term commitment to aerospace education making a significant impact across the nation
Exxon Mobile Corporation
The following awards will be presented at the Air & Space Conference Opening and Award Ceremonies, Monday, September 14, 2009.
JOAN ORR AIR FORCE SPOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
For civilian spouses of military members for their significant contributions to the Air Force
Mrs. Michelle L. Storch
Hill AFB, Utah
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
For the most outstanding performance of duty as a VA employee
Ms. Kendra Betz
Glendale, Colorado
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Captain Chesley Sullenberger
US Airways
DAVID C. SCHILLING AWARD
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of flight.
U.S. Air Forces Central
Lt Gen Gary L. North, Commander
THEODORE VON KARMAN AWARD
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of science and engineering
Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition Team
Eglin AFB, Florida
GILL ROBB WILSON AWARD
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of arts and letters.
The United States Air Force Band
Bolling AFB, District of Columbia
HOYT S. VANDENBERG AWARD
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace education
Mr. Robert F. Collings
Founder of the Collings Foundation
GEN GEORGE C. KENNEY AWARD
For the most significant contribution by an individual or team in the area of lessons learned
The Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command Lessons Learned Team
Hurlburt Field, Florida
THOMAS P. GERRITY AWARD
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of systems and logistics
Major Chad A. Holt
Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
GEN BILLY MITCHELL AWARD FOR C4 EXCELLENCE
For the C4 professional who most enhanced the Air Force's war-fighting capability
Captain Scott A. Weed
3rd Combat Communications Group
Tinker AFB, Oklahoma
LT GEN CLAIRE LEE CHENNAULT AWARD
For outstanding aerial warfare tactician(s) from TAC, PACAF, USAFE, ANG and AF Reserves
CITATIONS OF HONOR
For the outstanding contribution of an individual or organization to the development of aerospace power for the betterment of mankind
4th Air Support Operations Group
Heidelberg, Germany
11th Intelligence Squadron
Hurlburt Field, Florida
703rd Aeronautical Systems Group
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Enterprise Operations Squadron
Chantilly, Virginia
563rd Rescue Group
Davis-Monthan, Arizona
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE SAFETY AWARD, CATEGORY I
For the Major Command with the best overall mishap prevention program
United States Air Forces in Europe
Directorate of Safety
Ramstein AB, Germany
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE SAFETY AWARD, CATEGORY II
For the Field Operating Agency or Direct Reporting Unit with the best overall mishap prevention program
Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
EARL T. RICKS AWARD
For the Air National Guard person or persons for outstanding airmanship
The Aircrew of TORQE 95
Stationed at Bagram AB, Afghanistan
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT DICK RED AWARD
For Outstanding Air National Guard Aerospace Maintenance
Senior Master Sergeant Kerry A. James
176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Alaska Air National Guard
AIR NATIONAL GUARD OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD
For the Air National Guard Unit with the most outstanding airmanship
148th Fighter Wing
Minnesota 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
Captain Jonathan D. Ness
Washington Air National Guard
and
Microsoft Corporation
Enlisted Category
Not awarded for 2009
AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
For the AF Reserve unit which displays outstanding flying achievement and continued superior performance
Team McChord
446th Airlift Wing
McChord AFB, Washington
AIR FORCE RESERVE UNIT AWARD
For the Air Force Reserve Unit which displays superior performance and outstanding achievements
336th Air Refueling Squadron
March ARB, California
CITIZEN AIRMEN AWARDS
To recognize outstanding civilian employers of the Air Force Reserve members who made outstanding contributions to the total force mission
Enlisted Category
Master Sergeant Daniel A. Schultz
911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
And
The Reed Witting Company
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Officer Category
Major Michael V. Bautista
728th Airlift Squadron
McChord AFB, Washington
And
Southwest Airlines
Dallas, Texas
EDUCATION
OUTSTANDING ROTC CADET OF THE YEAR
Cadet Wesley W. Carr
University of Arkansas
CAP AEROSPACE EDUCATION CADET OF THE YEAR
Cadet Victor R. Traven
Civil Air Patrol, Maryland
PROFESSIONAL
CHAPLAIN CORPS AWARD
For outstanding performance by a member of the USAF Chaplain Service
Chaplain (Captain) Andrew L. Thornley
Andrews AFB, Maryland
PAUL W. MYERS AWARD
For the AF Med Corps Officer who has made the most significant contribution to the continued good health of the men and women of the USAF
Major (Dr) William Hannah
Keesler AFB, Mississippi
JUANITA REDMOND AWARD
For the AF nurse (Lt or Capt) who provides significant contribution to health care of an AF individual or family, excellence in clinical
nursing or improvement in nursing care.
Captain April J. Dunlevy
Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
STUART R. REICHART AWARD
For the most outstanding achievements in the field of law within the USAF
Mr. David W. Chappell
AFLOA, Arlington, Virginia
AFMC MANAGEMENT AWARD (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)
For outstanding contributions to management while assigned to AFMC
Mr. Gary Williams
308th Armament Systems Wing
Eglin AFB, Florida
VERNE ORR AWARD
For the best utilization of human resources in the USAF
33rd Rescue Squadron
Kadena AB, Japan
OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN SENIOR MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Mr. Jeffrey J. Braun
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE THOMAS N. BARNES AWARD
For the outstanding aircraft crew chief in the USAF
Staff Sergeant Jonathan W. Scheets
4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina
CREWS AND TEAMS
HOWARD W. LEAF AWARD
For outstanding achievement by a USAF test team engaged in the test and evaluation of a defense acquisition program
A-10C Precision Engagement Operational Test Team
Nellis AFB, Nevada
LT GEN WILLIAM H. TUNNER AWARD
For the most outstanding airlift crew in the Air Force
The Crew of Torqe 05
40th Airlift Squadron
` Dyess AFB, Texas
BRIG GEN ROSS G. HOYT AWARD
For the best air refueling crew (Active, ANG or Reserve) in the USAF
The Crew of Air Force Rescue 5828
67th Special Operations Squadron
RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
GEN CURTIS E. LEMAY AWARD
For the best overall bomber aircrew in the Air Force
Crew of Bone 11
37th Bomb Squadron
Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
GEN THOMAS S. POWER AWARD
For the best overall missile crew in the Air Force
Captain Stephen M. Gringage and
Captain Benji L. Johnson
Crew Number 201
91st Operations Support Squadron
Minot AFB, North Dakota
GEN JEROME O'MALLEY AWARD
For the best reconnaissance crew in the USAF
The RC-135 Crew of Python 75
38th Reconnaissance Squadron
97th Intelligence Squadron
55th Operations Support Squadron
Offutt AFB, Nebraska
390th Intelligence Squadron
Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
BEST SPACE OPERATIONS CREW AWARD
For the best overall space operations crew in the USAF
Alpha Crew
4th Space Control Squadron
Holloman AFB, New Mexico
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 Two
16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
Robins AFB, Georgia
The following awards will be presented locally at the Recipient’s location.
OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN PROGRAM MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Mr. Kenneth E. Bandy
Eglin AFB, Florida
OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN PROGRAM SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
Mr. Gary J. Parker
Patrick AFB, Florida
OUTSTANDING CIVILIAN WAGE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Mr. Brigido G. Serrano
Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
GEN EDWIN W. RAWLINGS AWARD (MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICIAN CATEGORIES)
For outstanding achievements in the field of environmental conservation within the USAF. Awarded to one supervisor and one technician each year
Management
Mr. Douglas Owen
Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina
Technician
Technical Sergeant Mark T. Burns
Nellis AFB, Nevada
AFMC MANAGEMENT AWARD
For outstanding contributions to management while assigned to AFMC
Middle Division
Mr. Michael W. Campbell
308th Armament Systems Wing
Eglin AFB, Florida
Junior Division
Captain Waldine W. Messmore
308th Armament Systems Wing
Eglin AFB, Florida
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