Air Force Association National Awards 2012

Professional, Civilian, Management, National Aerospace Awards and Environmental Awards

Award and Recipients Award and Recipients H. H. Arnold Award Paul W. Myers Award for Physicians; Maj. For the most significant contribution by a military member to national defense Laura M. Baugh, Hq. Air Force Medical Support Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, USAF (Ret.), Former Chief of Staff, US Air Force Agency, Arlington, Va. Verne Orr Award for Human Resources; 27th W. Stuart Symington Award Special Operations , Cannon AFB, N.M. For the most significant contribution by a civilian in the field of national defense Gen. James L. Jones, USMC (Ret.), Former National Security Advisor and Former Joan Orr Award for Air Force Spouse of the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe Year; Amanda B. Chastain, McConnell AFB, Kan. John R. Alison Award For the most outstanding contribution by industrial leadership to national defense Juanita Redmond Award for Nursing; Capt. The Boeing Company Brian L. Scott, 18th Aerospace Medicine Sq., Kadena AB, Japan David C. Schilling Award Stuart R. Reichart Award for Lawyers; Col. Outstanding contribution in advancing flight activity Thomas F. Zimmerman, Air Force Legal Opera- Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Rescue Team tions Agency, JB Andrews, Md. Theodore von Karman Award Chaplain Corps Award; SSgt. Andre Thomas, Outstanding contribution in science and engineering , Los Angeles AFB, Calif. 24th Air Force, JBSA-Lackland, Tex. Civilian Wage Employee of the Year;* An- Gill Robb Wilson Award thony E. Hannula, 3rd Maintenance Sq., JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska Outstanding contribution in arts and letters Gary Sinise, The Gary Sinise Foundation’s work with wounded veterans Civilian Program Specialist of the Year;* Jason R. Haddock, 11th Civil Engineer Sq., JB Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award Andrews, Md. Outstanding contribution in aerospace education USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev. Civilian Program Manager of the Year;* Troy Andersen, 633rd Civil Engineer Sq., JB Thomas P. Gerrity Award Langley-Eustis, Va. Outstanding contribution in systems and logistics Civilian Senior Manager of the Year; Michael Lt. Col. Eric G. Ellmyer, 439th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, D. Payne, Chief, Integrated Warfare Analyses JB Langley-Eustis, Va. Div., Hq. USAF, Pentagon Department of Veterans Affairs Employee of the Year AFMC Management Award—Executive Divi- Outstanding performance by VA employee sion; Frank R. Washburn, 401st Supply Chain Maj. David F. Tharp, VISN 17 Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Mgmt. Sq., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Veterans, Waco, Tex. AFMC Management Award—Middle Divi- Gen. George C. Kenney Award sion;* Lt. Col. Gary S. Johnson, Air Armament Outstanding contribution in lessons learned Center, Eglin AFB, Fla. 5th Air Force and 13th AF Det. 1 Lessons Learned Team, Hq. 5th AF, AFMC Management Award—Junior Divi- Yokota AB, Japan sion;* Capt. Matthew C. Wroten, 461st Flight Test Sq., Edwards AFB, Calif. Lt. Gen. Claire L. Chennault Award Outstanding aerial warfare tactician Gen. E. W. Rawlings Environmental Award— Capt. Michael P. Richard, 20th Operations Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C. Mgmt.; Not awarded

Gen. Larry D. Welch Award Gen. E. W. Rawlings Environmental Award— Outstanding contribution toward the nuclear mission Tech.; Not awarded TSgt. Jennifer C. Fontenot, Hq. Air Education & Training Command, AFROTC Cadet of the Year; Cadet 2nd Lt. JBSA-Randolph, Tex. Margot C. Wolfersberger, Det. 910, University of Washington CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes Award Most outstanding crew chief in the Air Force CAP Aerospace Education Cadet of the Year; SSgt. Bryan R. Jernigan, 31st Test & Evaluation Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif. Cadet Lt. Col. Michael R. Poussard, Fairfax Composite Sq., Manassas, Va. Gen. Billy Mitchell Award for C4 Excellence Outstanding contribution toward warfighting capability SMSgt. David A. Cox, 6th Communications Squadron, MacDill AFB, Fla.

AFA Chairman’s Aerospace Education Award *Presented at recipient’s location Long-term commitment to aerospace education, making a significant impact nationwide The Military Channel

78 AIR FORCE Magazine / November 2012 Retired Maj. Gen. William Lyon (l), among those who accepted Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Jones received the W. a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of air- Stuart Symington Award for most significant contribution by a men, speaks with Gen. Norton Schwartz, retired USAF Chief of civilian in the field of national defense. Staff and recipient of the H. H. Arnold Award.

Citations of Honor AFA Lifetime Achievement Award

For the outstanding contribution of an individual or organization to The award recognizes a lifetime of work in the advancement of the development of aerospace power. aerospace. Recipients and Achievements Gen. James P. McCarthy, USAF (Ret.) After a 39-year USAF career, he continues to serve, including teach- Gen. Gary L. North, Former Commander, ing at the Air Force Academy and leading several Defense Science Enlisted airmen inducted General North into the Order of the Sword Board task forces. because of his dedication and leadership, his improvements to the Vietnam War POWs quality of life, and his fostering of commandwide Total Force integra- Some US servicemen spent eight years as Prisoners of War in Vietnam, tion. In his 35 years in the Air Force, he has personified “Mission many enduring unbelievably cruel treatment, before Operation Homecom- First, People Always.” ing began in February 1973.

55th Electronic Combat Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Berlin Airlift Aircrews USAF aircrews flew more than 89,000 sorties, totaling more than 600,000 The 55th ECG provided nonkinetic offensive strikes for Operations flying hours to help sustain Berliners against the 1948 Soviet Blockade. Enduring Freedom, Odyssey Dawn, and Unified Protector, surpass- ing 8,000 combat missions. The group has entered its eighth year of Korean War Airmen continuous combat operations. USAF airmen—on ground and in the air—were vital in holding the line against communist expansion at the opening of the Cold War. 352nd Special Operations Group, RAF Mildenhall, UK The air commandos of the 352nd SOG responded courageously in Fighter Pilots of WWII the face of direct enemy fire during numerous missions supporting Army Air Forces airmen established the fundamentals of modern air su- Operations New Dawn, Enduring Freedom, Odyssey Dawn, and Uni- periority during World War II, exhibiting skill, bravery, and determination. fied Protector. For one mission, they were the first US military boots on the ground during the crisis in Libya, secured the US ambassa- Crew and Team Awards dor, and surveyed infiltration zones. Airborne Battle Management Crew: Combat Crew 2, 16th Airborne 94th Intelligence Sq., 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, Command & Control Sq. (JSTARS), 461st Air Control Wing, Robins Reconnaissance Wing, Fort Meade, Md. AFB, Ga. The 94th IS performed 1,751 operations supporting National Security Agency and Air Force missions worldwide. They supported 91 joint Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award: Crew of Blue 32, 351st Air Refuel- service capture/kill operations; led coalition forces to 184 improvised ing Sq., RAF Mildenhall, UK explosive device makers; tracked more than 960 targets; and worked to fuse the MC-12 and U-2 signals intelligence collection processes. Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award: Crew of Bone 34, 34th Bomb Sq., 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, S.D. 747th Communications Sq., 15th Wing, 13th Air Force, JB Gen. Jerome F. O’Malley Award: Crew of Olive 22, 38th Reconnais- Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii sance Sq., Offutt AFB, Neb.; 95th Reconnaissance Squadron Det. 1, The 747th CS provided a 99.9 percent network uptime rate, provid- Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece; 488th Intelligence Sq., RAF ing long-haul circuit management and integrated data, voice, and Mildenhall, UK video services to more than 30,000 users in the Pacific theater. Among numerous accomplishments, the squadron shaped com- Gen. Thomas S. Power Award: Capt. Andrew J. Stevens and 1st Lt. mand and control operations with the Navy for Operation Tomodachi, Ross V. Millard, 90th Missile Wing, F. E. Warren AFB, Wyo. ensuring uninterrupted service. Best Space Operations Crew: Charlie Crew, 2nd Space Warning Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, JB Pearl Sq., Buckley AFB, Colo. Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii Lt. Gen. William H. Tunner Award: Crew of Fever 11, 71st Rescue JPAC continues its search for the more than 83,000 American Sq., Moody AFB, Ga.; 79th RQS and 38th RQS, Davis-Monthan AFB, military personnel still missing from past conflicts. To aid its efforts, Ariz.; 308th RQS, Patrick AFB, Fla.; A Company, William Beaumont JPAC personnel routinely conduct technical negotiations and talks Army Medical Center, Tex. with representatives of foreign governments. At any time, there are more than 1,000 active cases under investigation. Lt. Gen. Howard W. Leaf Award: 846th Test Squadron Large Air- craft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Test Team, Holloman AFB, N.M.

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Award and Recipients CMSgt. Dick Red Award President’s Award for AFRC Best ANG maintainer Best AFRC flying unit of the year CMSgt. Raymond J. Phillips, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq., Maj. David A. DeAngelis, 466th Fighter Sq., Hill AFB, Utah California ANG AFRC Unit Award Earl T. Ricks Award Best AFRC unit of the year Best ANG unit airmanship 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown ARS, Ohio Combat Crew One (JSTARS), 128th Airborne Command and Control Sq., Georgia ANG AFRC Citizen Airman Award, Officer Outstanding civilian employer Outstanding ANG Unit Lt. Col. Robert J. Sweet, 476th Fighter Group, Moody AFB, Ga., Top ANG unit of the year and Southwest Airlines Company 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota ANG George W. Bush Award, Officer AFRC Citizen Airman Award, Enlisted Outstanding civilian employer, Not awarded Outstanding civilian employer SMSgt. Kenellias C. Smith, 301st Maintenance Sq., NAS Fort George W. Bush Award, Enlisted Worth JRB, Tex., and The Boeing Company Outstanding civilian employer, Not awarded

2012 AFA FIELD AWARDS

D. W. Steele Sr. Memorial Award Outstanding State Organization (AFA Unit of the Year: Hurlburt, Fla. President Frederick Gross) Florida - President Michael H. Emig

Outstanding Chapters by Size Small Chapter Large Chapter Mel Harmon, Colo. Not awarded in 2012 President Richard A. Follmar Extra Large Chapter Medium Chapter Wright Memorial, Ohio Lincoln, Neb. President Shiela Wallace President Mary A. McGahan

Unit Exceptional Service Awards Best Single Program Community Relations Central Florida, Fla. Eglin, Fla. President Mike Liquori President Shannon M. Farrell Communications Overall Programming Hurlburt, Fla. Central Florida, Fla. President Frederick Gross President Mike Liquori Community Partners Veterans Affairs Enid, Okla. Paul Revere, Mass. President Scott Northcutt President Keith M. Taylor Frederick Gross, president of the Hurlburt, Fla., chapter, speaks at the National Convention. His chapter was named AFA Unit of the Year.

Aerospace Education Achievement Award Aerospace Education Excellence Award Presented to chapters for outstanding achievement in aerospace Presented to one chapter in each of the AFA size categories education programming. annually for excellence in aerospace education programming. To qualify, a chapter must have received the Aerospace Education Albuquerque, N.M. Scott Berkeley, N.C. Achievement Award this year. Blue Ridge, N.C. Thomas W. Anthony, Md. Cheyenne Cowboy, Wyo. Tidewater, Va. Small Chapter C. Farinha Gold Rush, Calif. Wright Memorial, Ohio Fort Dodge, Iowa - President Deann Faiferlick

Fort Dodge, Iowa Medium Chapter Gen. David C. Jones, N.D. Tidewater, Va. - President William M. Cuthriell Gen. E. W. Rawlings, Minn. Hurlburt, Fla. Large Chapter Langley, Va. Blue Ridge, N.C. - President Alicia Hughes L. D. Bell Museum, Ind. Extra Large Chapter Lincoln, Neb. C. Farinha Gold Rush, Calif. - President Paul H. Bonnier Montgomery, Ala.

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Arthur C. Storz Sr. Membership Award Jack Gross Awards Presented to the AFA chapter or individual member producing the high- Presented to the chapter in each size category with the highest number est number of new members during the 12-month period ending June of new members as a percentage of chapter size at the beginning of the 30, 2012, as a percentage of total chapter membership as of July 1, membership year. A minimum number of 10 is required. 2011. This award is based on both the quantity of new members as well as sustained new member recruitment. Small Chapter Extra Large Chapter MiG Alley, South Korea Paul Revere, Mass. Individual Award Vice President Donald Button President Keith M. Taylor 2011-12 Membership Committee Chairman Stephen G. Wood and Vice Chairman Tim Brock Medium Chapter Chapter Larger Than 1,100 Dacotah, S.D. Montgomery, Ala. Chapter Award President David E. Holman President Larry G. Carter MiG Alley, South Korea Large Chapter Vice President Donald Button John C. Stennis, Miss. President Bradley McAlpine

Member of the Year Chairman’s Citation Special Chairman’s Award S. Sanford “Sandy” Schlitt Fred DiFabio, N.Y. James F. Bromley Louis A. Emond, N.C.* Stephen P. Condon Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Joseph B. Magnone, Mass. John Corley Charles W. Myers, S.C. Larry Lawson Education Award Richard M. Stultz, Calif. Richard Taubinger, Calif. Gregory Bruce White, Texoma Region *Denotes posthumous award.

Individual Awards by Region Presented for outstanding service.

Central East Region Thomas Studebaker, Ohio Patrick T. Kon, Pa. Jack Skaggs, La. Medal of Merit Tom Virgallito, Ohio Dominick J. Mullaney, N.J. Steven Weaver, Ind. Christopher R. Valle, Pa. Exceptional Service Award Kevin Fuccella, Va. Exceptional Service Award Exceptional Service Award Larry Carter, Ala. Harley Hammond, Va. Lawrence E. Boese, Ala. James Higginbotham, Md. Charles E. Hassel, Ind. Jennifer L. Condon-Pracht, N.J. Paul LaFlame, Ark. David Koontz, Md. James Kirkstadt, Pa. Gary Metzinger, Va. Midwest Region Alphonse A. Parise, N.Y. Southeast Region John Tagnesi, Va. Medal of Merit Medal of Merit Exceptional Service Award Northwest Region Jason Kolacia, Iowa Medal of Merit John Harbison, N.C. Gina Giles, Va. David Ott, Iowa Joe Hardman, N.C. Cheryl A. Nagel, Md. Jim Malingowski, Alaska Patrick Yanke, N.C. Ken Rizer, Md. Exceptional Service Award Greg Miller, Alaska Exceptional Service Award Kenneth Spencer, Va. Diane Bartels, Neb. T. J. O’Connell, Wash. Richard Holdcroft, Neb. Melissa Reiser, Alaska George Silver, N.C. Far West Region William Mavity, Neb. Bill Striegel, Wash. Medal of Merit Vicki Swingle, Neb. Anna M. Sullivan, Wash. Southwest Region Exceptional Service Award Exceptional Service Award David L. Fields, Calif. New England Region Dennis Keohokalole, Hawaii Gary Brackett, Wash. Medal of Merit Robert D. Anderson, Ariz. William G. McCarroll, Calif. Tommy Carson, Wash. Joseph W. Marvin, Ariz. John F. Murphy, Hawaii Eileen Heller, Mass. Donna Haines, Wash. Harry Talbot, Calif. Stephen E. Henning, Mass. Frederick Sine, Wash. Texoma Region Glen Walder, Calif. Diane James-Poole, Mass. Kenneth Wilce, Calif. Fred Webster, Mass. Rocky Mountain Region Medal of Merit Exceptional Service Award Exceptional Service Award Medal of Merit Thomas Arko, Tex. Deborah Bates, Okla. Phil Barger, Calif. Heidi Aronofsky, Mass. Lacy Bizios, Utah Brent Boller, Tex. Randolph Kelly, Calif. Daniel Caron, N.H. Andrew Clark, Utah Thomas Hanes, Okla. Don Vanhook, Calif. Kathi Dysert, Utah Jim Putnam, Okla. North Central Region Stephen Gourley, Colo. James R. Rainey, Tex. Florida Region Christopher Hassett, Colo. Larry K. Ratliff, Tex. Medal of Merit Medal of Merit Michael Peterson, Colo. John Shroyer, Tex. Ken Fox, N.D. Exceptional Service Award Paul Weseloh, Tex. Larry Belge, Fla. Joyce Goodvin, N.D. James L. Wolfe, Tex. Howard Burke, Fla. Brian Andrew Binn, Colo. Thomas P. Schellinger, Minn. Exceptional Service Award Shannon Farrell, Fla. April D. Spicciati, N.D. R. J. Schultz, Colo. Robert Hicks, Fla. Thomas W. C. Wilson, Minn. Leslie Swidecki, Wyo. Mary Feightner, Okla. Michael Richardson, Fla. Carol J. Wolosz, Minn. Sharon White, Colo. John Murray, Tex.* Exceptional Service Award Exceptional Service Award South Central Region *Denotes posthumous award. Mark Chapman, Fla. Bonnie Goldschmidt, N.D. Michael J. Liquori, Fla. Medal of Merit Glenn Rutland, Fla. Northeast Region Charles Bowker, Tenn. Sue Glass, Tenn. Great Lakes Region Medal of Merit Patrick J. McCoy, Ala. Medal of Merit Richard F. Ball, N.J. Pauline Morrisey, Tenn. Ron Campbell, N.Y. Ralph Pubillones, Tenn. Jessica Derr, Ohio John H. Householder, N.Y. Jack A. Royster, Ala.

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Community Partner Membership Awards Gold Award Achievement Award Presented to chapters whose Community Partners represent at least Presented in the field to chapters whose Community Partners rep- six percent of overall chapter membership, with a minimum number resent at least three percent of overall chapter membership, with a of Community Partners. The minimum number is determined by minimum number of Community Partners. The minimum number is chapter size. determined by chapter size.

Altus, Okla. McChord Field, Wash. Central Oklahoma (Gerrity), Okla. Lloyd R. Leavitt Jr., Mich. Cheyenne Cowboy, Wyo. Mel Harmon, Colo. Dacotah, S.D. Steel Valley, Ohio Col. H. M. “Bud” West, Fla. Mercer County, N.J. David D. Terry Jr., Ark. Shooting Star, N.J. Enid, Okla. Meridian, Miss. Eglin, Fla. Tennessee Valley, Ala. Fairbanks Midnight Sun, Alaska MiG Alley, South Korea Happy Hooligan, N.D. Wright Memorial, Ohio Fort Wayne, Ind. Montgomery, Ala. John C. Stennis, Miss. Gen. David C. Jones, N.D. Northeast Texas, Tex. Hurlburt, Fla. Paul Revere, Mass. Lance P. Sijan, Colo. Swamp Fox, S.C. Leigh Wade, Va. Ute-Rocky Mountain, Utah

Special Recognition Sustained New Member Recruitment State Growth These chapters have attained the quarterly new member recruitment goal for These states have realized a growth in total membership from June three consecutive quarters, extending from October 2011 to June 2012. 2011 to June 2012. David D. Terry Jr., Ark. Mel Harmon, Colo. Alabama New Hampshire Fort Dodge, Iowa Miami-Homestead, Fla. Arizona New Jersey Frank Luke, Ariz. MiG Alley, South Korea California New Mexico Hurlburt, Fla. Northeast Texas, Tex. Colorado New York Iron Gate, N.Y. Paul Revere, Mass. Connecticut North Carolina John C. Stennis, Miss. Shooting Star, N.J. Florida Ohio Langley, Va. Ute-Rocky Mountain, Utah Georgia Oklahoma Leigh Wade, Va. Illinois Pennsylvania Indiana South Carolina Region Growth Iowa South Dakota Kentucky Tennessee These regions have realized a growth in total membership from June 2011 to Louisiana Texas June 2012. Maryland Utah Central East Northeast Massachusetts Vermont Europe Northwest Michigan Virginia Far West Pacific Minnesota Washington Florida Rocky Mountain Missouri West Virginia Great Lakes South Central Montana Wyoming Midwest Southeast Nevada New England Southwest North Central Texoma

Chapter Growth These chapters have realized a growth in total membership from June 2011 to June 2012. Aggieland, Tex. Eglin, Fla. Hurlburt, Fla. Pocono Northeast, Pa. Alamo, Tex. Everett R. Cook, Tenn. Inland Empire, Wash. Red Tail Memorial, Fla. Albany-Hudson Valley, N.Y. Falcon, Fla. Keystone, Pacific Richard D. Kisling, Iowa Albuquerque, N.M. Flying Yankees/Kenney, Conn. Lance P. Sijan, Colo. Richmond, Va. Austin, Tex. Fort Worth, Tex. Leigh Wade, Va. Roanoke, Va. Brig. Gen. H. R. Thyng, N.H. Frank Luke, Ariz. Lexington, Ky. Sal Capriglione, N.J. Baltimore, Md. Frank P. Lahm, Ohio Liberty Bell, Pa. Salt Lake City, Utah Brig. Gen. F. W. Castle, N.J. Gen. Bruce K. Holloway, Tenn. Lindbergh/Sikorsky, Conn. San Diego, Calif. Big Sky, Mont. Gen. Charles A. Gabriel, Va. Llano Estacado, N.M. Sarasota-Manatee, Fla. Birmingham, Ala. Gen. Dan F. Callahan, Tenn. Long Island, N.Y. Savannah, Ga Blue Ridge, N.C. Gen. Doolittle LA Area, Calif. Lufbery-Campbell, Germany Scott Memorial, Ill. Cape Fear, N.C. Gen. E. W. Rawlings, Minn. McChord Field, Wash. Seidel, Tex. Central Indiana, Ind. Gen. H. H. Arnold Mem., Tenn. Mel Harmon, Colo. Steel Valley, Ohio Central Maryland, Md. Gen. James R. McCarthy, Fla. Maj. Gen. Oris B. Johnson, La. Strom Thurmond, S.C. Central Okla. (Gerrity), Okla. Gen. Joseph W. Ralston, Ohio MiG Alley, South Korea Tarheel, N.C. Charlemagne, Germany Gen. Robert E. Huyser, Colo. Mile High, Colo. Tennessee Valley, Ala. Charleston, S.C. Gen. Russell E. Dougherty, Ky. Minuteman, Mass. Thomas W. Anthony, Md. Chattanooga, Tenn. Gold Coast, Fla. Mount Clemens, Mich. Thunderbird, Nev. Cheyenne Cowboy, Wyo. Golden Gate, Calif. Northeast Iowa, Iowa Tidewater, Va. Chuck Yeager, W.Va. Greater Seattle, Wash. Northeast Texas, Tex. Tucson, Ariz. Columbus-Bakalar, Ind. Green Mountain, Vt. No. Shenandoah Valley, Va. Tulsa, Okla. Concho, Tex. Grissom Memorial, Ind. Olmstead, Pa. United Kingdom, UK Dacotah, S.D. Hangar One, N.J. Orange County/LeMay, Calif. Ute-Rocky Mountain, Utah Denton, Tex. Harry S. Truman, Mo. Palm Springs, Calif. Wright Memorial, Ohio Dobbins, Ga. Heart of Illinois, Ill. Paul Revere, Mass. York-Lancaster, Pa. D. W. Steele Sr. Memorial, Va. High Desert, Calif. Pioneer Valley, Mass.

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