2010

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 the Washington, D.C, area. Nominations for AFA national aerospace awards are solicited from the United States Air Force, members and leaders of AFA, 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.

General Lawrence A. Skantze, USAF (Ret)

WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots)

Mr. Andrew W. Marshall

Colonel Walter J. Boyne, USAF (Ret)

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National Aerospace Award Recipients

H. H. Arnold Award

For the most significant contribution by a military member for national defense

Lieutenant General David A. Deptula
Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Headquarters United States Air Force
Washington, District of Columbia
     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.
Dr. John Hamre
President and CEO
Center for Strategic and International Studies
    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
Raytheon Company
     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
Battlefield Airmen and Security Forces
     List of previous recipients

Theodore von Karman Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of science and engineering
Airborne Laser Test Bed
     List of previous recipients

Gill Robb Wilson Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of arts and letters
John Andreas Olsen      List of previous recipients

Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of aerospace education
CyberPatriot
Recognizing CIAS and SAIC as founding partners and
Northrop Grumman as presenting sponsor
     List of previous recipients

Thomas P. Gerrity Award
For the most outstanding contribution in the field of systems and logistics
Lieutenant Colonel Danny P. Johnson
75^th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Hill AFB, Utah
     List of previous recipients

Thomas D. White Space Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions to Space
General C. Robert Kehler
Commander, Air Force Space Command
Peterson AFB, Colorado

     List of previous recipients

Department of Veterans Affairs
Employee of the Year
For the most outstanding performance of duty as a VA employee
Dr. Irene Trowell-Harris, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret)
Center for Women Veterans
Washington, District of Columbia

Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault Award
For outstanding aerial warfare tactician(s) from ACC, PACAF, USAFE, ANG and AFRC
TBD

General Larry D. Welch Award
For the most significant impact to operations, safety, security, reliability or effectiveness of the Air Force nuclear enterprise
Senior Master Sergeant John M. Oblinger
Superintendent, Force Protection & Operations
Headquarters, Air Force
Washington, District of Columbia

CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes Award
For the most outstanding Aircraft Crew Chief in the United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant Damon T. Thurman
56^th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Luke AFB, Arizona

General Billy Mitchell Award for C⁴ Excellence
For the C⁴ professional who most enhanced the United States Air Force’s warfighting capability
Master Sergeant Robert L. Hopkins
24^th Special Tactics Squadron
Pope AFB, North Carolina

General George C. Kenney Award
For the most significant contribution by an individual or team in the area of lessons learned
Sentinel Focus Project Team
480^th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing
Langley AFB, Virginia

Secretary of the Air Force Safety Award, Category I
For the Major Command with the best overall mishap prevention program
Air Mobility Command
Scott AFB, Illinois

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
The United States Air Force Academy
USAF Academy, Colorado

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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.

2010 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operators:
John L. Allen, MSgt, USAF, Cannon AFB, New Mexico
Ryan Keith Carabajal, TSgt, USAF, Houston, TX
Rich Jones, MSgt, USAF, Nellis AFB, Nevada
Abby L. Korovich, SrA, USAF, Creech AFB, Nevada
Jon Turney, SrA, USAF, Holloman AFB, New Mexico

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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

Project Liberty Team
Majors Field, Greenville, Texas

Special Operations Forces Combat Search and Rescue Fixed-Wing Aircraft Sustainment Team
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center
Robins AFB, Georgia

Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities
Schriever AFB, Colorado

55^th Electronic Combat Group
55^th Wing
Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona

Air Force Research Institute
Maxwell AFB, Alabama

Mr. Charles R. Henderson
Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence & Nuclear Integration
Headquarters, United States Air Force
Washington, District of Columbia

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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 United States Air Force and air power
Crew 4
12^th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
Robins AFB, Georgia

Brigadier General Ross G. Hoyt Award
For the best air refueling crew (Active, ANG or Reserves) in the United States Air Force
The Crew of DADDY 05
711^th Special Operations Squadron
Eglin AFB Field #3, Florida

General Curtis E. LeMay Award
For the best overall bomber aircrew in the United States Air Force
The Crew of BONE 21
37^th Bomb Squadron
28^th Bomb Wing
Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota

General Jerome F. O’Malley Award
For the best reconnaissance crew in the United States Air Force
The Crew of TORA 62
82^nd Reconnaissance Squadron,
390^th Intelligence Squadron,
Kadena AB, Japan;
55^th Operations Support Squadron,
38^th Reconnaissance Squadron,
45^th Reconnaissance Squadron,
97^th Intelligence Squadron,
55^th Wing,
Offutt AFB, Nebraska

General Thomas S. Power Award
For the best overall missile crew in the United States Air Force.
Captain Adrian A. Zollinger and
Captain Hameer H. Thatte
91^st Operations Support Squadron
91^st Missile Wing
Minot AFB, North Dakota

Best Space Operations Crew Award
For the best overall space operations crew in the United States Air Force
The 45^th Space Wing Navstar Global Positioning System (GPS IIR-21) Operations Crew
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida

Lieutenant General William H. Tunner Award
For the most outstanding airlift crew in the United States Air Force
The Crew of DADDY 05
711^th Special Operations Squadron
Eglin AFB, Florida

Howard W. Leaf Award
For outstanding achievement by an United States Air Force test team engaged in test and evaluation of a defense acquisition program
Electronic Warfare Test Division
28^th Test and Evaluation Squadron
Eglin AFB, Florida

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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.
Chief Master Sergeant Anthony M. Palla, Jr.
130^th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
West Virginia Air National Guard

Earl T. Ricks Award
For the Air National Guard person or persons for outstanding airmanship
Not awarded for 2010

Air National Guard Outstanding Unit Award
For the Air National Guard Unit with the most outstanding airmanship
176^th Operations Group
Alaska Air National Guard
Kulis ANGB, Alaska

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

President's Award for Air Force Reserve Command
For the Air Force Reserve unit which displays outstanding flying achievement and continued superior performance
The Crew of PISTN 52
927^th Air Refueling Wing
MacDill AFB, Florida

Air Force Reserve Unit Award
For the Air Force Reserve Unit which displays superior performance and outstanding achievements
916^th Air Refueling Wing
Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina

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	Lieutenant Colonel Brent E. French 6th Security Forces Squadron MacDill AFB, Florida And Lexmark International
Enlisted Category	Senior Master Sergeant Darren A. Thews 945th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Travis AFB, California And United Airlines

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