12 Oustandiing Airmen of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Jason Payne was recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at a reception and awards dinner hosted by the Air Force Association during the AFA's annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The OAY award recognizes the top 12 outstanding enlisted Airmen for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Payne is a combat control craftsman with the 24th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)