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2009 Outstanding Airmen
The Air Force has selected its top enlisted members, the twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2009. An Air Force Selection Board at
the Air Force Personnel Center considered 33 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies
and Air Staff agencies. The Board selected the 12 based on superior leadership, job performance, and personal achievements.
The nominees are authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year ribbon, while the 12 winners will wear the bronze service star
device on the ribbon. The winners will also wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year Badge for one year from the date of formal
presentation. The Airmen will also serve as members of AFA's enlisted advisory council for the next year.
The Outstanding Airmen are:
Staff Sergeant Johanna S. Aviles
Air Force Space Command
Senior Master Sergeant Mary A. Bechdel
Air Force District of Washington
Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Master Sergeant Tyrone F. Bingham
Air National Guard
Senior Airman Channel H. Bolton-Scholl
Air Force Reserve Command
Technical Sergeant John T. Carter
United States Air Forces in Europe
Technical Sergeant Manuel J. Herrera
Air Mobility Command
Technical Sergeant Benjamin P. Horton
Air Force Materiel Command
Technical Sergeant Jennifer S. Laufer
Air Education and Training Command
Technical Sergeant Marisol M. Lozada
Air Force Special Operations Command
Master Sergeant Christopher Pollock
Pacific Air Forces
Senior Airman Alexander W. Royal
Air Combat Command
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