April 19, 2022 AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.
April 5, 2022 Total Force C-17 aircrew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross Three Reserve Airmen assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, and an active-duty Airman assigned to the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, were recognized for helping evacuate Americans and allies out of Afghanistan during Operation Allies Refuge in August 2021.
Dec. 2, 2021 Department of the Air Force wins 6 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards The Department of the Air Force won six Department-of-Energy led 2021 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for its significant contributions to energy and water efficiency and resilience, cybersecurity, distributed energy, and fleet management within the federal government.
Sept. 6, 2021 Air Force names 2020 Athletes of the Year Every year, the Air Force recognizes one male and female military member for their athletic accomplishments. Each installation nominates candidates by submitting packages that highlight their top athlete’s sports-related achievements, military awards and civic recognition from the past calendar
May 19, 2021 2020 nuclear deterrence, missile operations awards announced These awards recognize the accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations across the Department of the Air Force and the achievements of officers within the nuclear and missile operations career field.
July 20, 2020 Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2020 An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.
April 28, 2020 Best in Air Force: Columbus AFB Airfield Ops hard work recognized The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Operations Flight is responsible for the daily care and feeding of both Columbus AFB owned airfields as well as the control of all 234 14th Flying Training Wing aircraft and civilian aircraft utilizing the surrounding airspace.
March 7, 2020 Gunship crew awarded 14 medals for joint SOF Afghanistan mission Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presented two Distinguished Flying Crosses with “C” device and 12 single event Air Medals with “C” device to 4th Special Operations Squadron Airmen during an awards ceremony March 2, at Hurlburt Field, for their actions in April
May 6, 2019 Air Force selects 2019 winner of Gen. Mark A. Welsh One Air Force Award The award is given for mission success achieved by a team made up of two or more Total Force components. It recognizes the team that best demonstrates improved effectiveness, operational readiness or mission accomplishment through integrated solutions.
April 15, 2019 2018 Nuclear Deterrence Operations and Nuclear & Missile Operations awards winners announced These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
Sept. 26, 2018 Air Force Recognized With FEMP FEDS Spotlight Three members of the Air Force’s Mission Thread Analysis team were recognized for their work in support of the Air Force’s Mission Assurance through Energy Assurance initiative with a Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program FEDS Spotlight on August 22nd at Energy Exchange 2018. The
July 2, 2018 88th SFS named 2018 Verne Orr Award winner Air Force officials recently named the 88th Security Forces Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as the winner of the 2018 Air Force Association Verne Orr Award.
May 31, 2018 Around the Air Force: May 30 On this look around the Air Force Officer Training School cadets hit the ground running with a new prerequisites course, the Air Force is looking for a few good retired Airmen, and a new database makes it easy to look up medals and awards.
May 22, 2018 AFPC launches database for special trophies, awards information As the Air Force continues to streamline guidance and target improvements that impact Total Force Airmen in the squadrons, the Air Force’s Personnel Center has implemented an initiative placing all special trophies and award descriptions and eligibility information into a single location for maximum
April 20, 2018 Air Force takes three DOD environmental awards The Air Force took home three top honors in the 2018 Secretary of Defense environmental awards program.
March 20, 2018 PACE accepting nominations for 2018 Leadership Impact Award The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, in collaboration with the Air University Leadership Institute, is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Leadership Impact Award.
March 13, 2018 Should we really “pin them where they win them” Active duty Air Force members who have changed stations in the recent past (approximately the last ten years or so) are likely to have experienced a push to get their PCS decoration written and awarded before PCSing so that their shop, or even their commander, can present the medal prior to the
Feb. 1, 2018 Nomination window opens for 2019 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2019 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons.
Dec. 21, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 USAF Alison Award for Character and Innovation Nomination packages for the 2018 U.S. Air Force Alison Award for Character and Innovation are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by May 31, 2018.
Dec. 20, 2017 AF accepting nominations for employees, Airmen with disabilities DoD award Air Force civilian employees and Airmen with disabilities have until Spring 2018 to submit nomination packages for the 2018 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee or Service Member with a Disability Award.