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Air Force officials selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Sylvia Saab)
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Air Force names 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Posted 8/10/2012 Email story   Print story

    


by Gloria Kwizera
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs


8/10/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.

An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands; direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements.

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (by command of assignment when selected):

Staff Sgt. Angelo C. Banks, Air Education and Training Command
Master Sgt. Alan M. Braden, Air Force Materiel Command
Staff Sgt. Cory T. Branham, Air Combat Command
Senior Airman Bryenna L. Brooks, Air Force Global Strike Command
Tech. Sgt. Brandon C. Bruner, Air Force Special Operations Command
Senior Airman Matthew J. Butler, Air Force District of Washington
Senior Master Sgt. Laura A. Callaway, Air Mobility Command
Senior Master Sgt. Emilio Hernandez, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Senior Airman Nicholas A. Hurt, Air Force Space Command
Master Sgt. Sandra L. Plentzas, Air Force Reserve Command
Tech. Sgt. Matthew G. Stark, Pacific Air Forces
Senior Master Sgt. Luke W. Thompson, Air National Guard

The winners are authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon with the bronze service star device on the ribbon. They are also authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year Badge for one year from the date of formal presentation.

The Air Force Association will honor the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in September during its Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C.

For more information on Air Force recognition programs, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.



tabComments
8/15/2012 12:59:13 PM ET
Congratulations SMSgt Callaway on this most awesome and well-deserved accomplishment as well as the rest of the winners and nominees.
Gil Guzman, Eglin AFB FL
 
8/14/2012 3:49:42 PM ET
What a great bunch of Airmen to go along with the program! They are great at what they do. Congratulations!
Frank DeNeale, Dallas Texas
 
8/14/2012 3:44:47 PM ET
Are the winners usually spread across all MAJCOMS? I don't see one repeat. Congrats to them all!
Maj, C-Springs
 
8/14/2012 9:03:52 AM ET
Super what are their AFSCs....
R, MS
 
8/12/2012 10:18:14 AM ET
Outstanding is RIGHT! Thanks to all of you for your service and dedication.
Mel Roberts-Hareld, Fort Worth Texas
 
8/11/2012 12:13:56 PM ET
Congratulations, Operators! Thank You for your service.
Eric Vlaeminck , HoweIN
 
8/11/2012 12:09:16 PM ET
Go Airman....you have made your mom and dad proud. My son makes me proud everyday being an Airman....He's a Major.
Glenda Anddrews, Grove Hill Alabama
 
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