Welch receives Fubini award Published Oct. 27, 2003 WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz presented the 2003 Eugene G. Fubini Award to retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Larry D. Welch on Oct. 23.The Fubini Award is given annually to individuals from the private sector who have made significant contributions to the Department of Defense in an advisory capacity during a sustained period of time. It is named after the late Dr. Eugene G. Fubini, a long-time adviser to the DOD and the first recipient of the award.During the award ceremony, Welch said he was honored by the award, but was even more honored to continue his association with the DOD.“While I am deeply honored by the Fubini Award, I am even more deeply honored by the continuing association with this group of people (and with) seeking challenging approaches to help this department address some of its most complex and most important challenges,” he said.After his Air Force retirement in 1991, Welch became president of the Institute for Defense Analyses. He provides advice to the DOD regarding modernization plans, organizational reforms, force enhancements and strategic road maps. He also advises on operational plans, the future of U.S. nuclear weapons, ballistic missile defense and other critical national security issues.Welch's Air Force career began in 1953. He served in tactical fighter units in Europe, the United States and Vietnam. He served as Air Force chief of staff from July 1986 to July 1990.