Oct. 6, 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
Sept. 10, 2018 AF names 2018 AFA Outstanding Civilians The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2018 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year awards. Nominations for the next year are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center no later than Jan. 4, 2019.
Aug. 30, 2018 Seven units approved for AF Organizational Excellence Award The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council recently approved seven organizations for the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for 2016.
Aug. 27, 2018 AF seeks 2018 GEICO award nominations The Air Force is requesting nominations for the 2018 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards.
June 20, 2018 Air Force announces 2017 Sijan award winners The Air Force has announced the winners of the 2017 Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award. The Sijan award, first given in 1981, is named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. The annual award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding
May 11, 2018 2018 JINSA Grateful Nation Award nominees sought The Air Force is seeking nominations for the 2018 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award. This award is presented annually to six heroes who distinguished themselves through superior conduct in the war on terrorism. Honorees, who are enlisted members and junior
March 9, 2018 Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements The Joint Staff recent approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsman, and members of the Reserve Components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief. Any qualified personnel who directly participated with
Feb. 28, 2018 AF seeks 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award submissions Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Gen. Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award. This Air Force-level award, which recognizes mission success achieved by a team of two or more Total Force components, will be presented to the top team that demonstrates improved effectiveness,
Feb. 16, 2018 2018 nominations for First Sergeant of the Year Award sought Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 First Sergeant of the Year award. The award recognizes the important contributions and leadership qualities exhibited by Air Force members in the first sergeant special duty career field. Nominees must have served as a first sergeant for at
Feb. 12, 2018 Vaught visionary leadership award winners named Air Force officials have selected the winners for the 2018 General Wilma Vaught award. In the officer category, the winner is Maj. Janel Black of Air Force Global Strike Command. Chief Master Sgt. Nicole Wilson, Pacific Air Forces, is the enlisted category winner. Deanna Ryals, Air Force Space
Feb. 9, 2018 AF seeks 2018 nominations for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award Air Force officials are seeking 2018 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. The award recognizes 12 enlisted Airmen for exceptional job performance in their primary duty who epitomize of the whole airman concept across three categories: airman, noncommissioned officer and
Jan. 30, 2018 2018 AFSA Pitsenbarger Award nominations sought Officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award. The award is presented annually to an Air Force enlisted member who has performed a heroic act, on or off duty, which resulted in the saving of life or prevention of serious injury. This
Jan. 24, 2018 Nominations for 2018 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award sought Nominations for the 2018 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 21. The award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who have supported the DOD mission or overseas
Jan. 9, 2018 Application window open for 2018 USO Service Member of the Year Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 United Service Organizations Service Member of the Year Award. The award is sponsored by the USO and recognizes specific acts of heroism by E-5s or below from every military service branch. Organizations and base-level personnel should
Jan. 3, 2018 Air Force nominees selected for 2017 GEICO Military Service Awards Air Force officials have nominated four Air Force finalists for the 2017 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards, which annually recognize enlisted Total Force members from all branches of service for contributions to military or civilian communities. The categories and
Dec. 20, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 USAF Alison Award for Character and Innovation The deadline to apply for the 2018 USAF Alison Award for Character and Innovation is May 31, 2018. The award recognizes a commissioned officer who demonstrated outstanding character and innovation in a single act or a series of related events.
Dec. 19, 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. The award honors individual civilian employees and service members with disabilities who
Dec. 6, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 AF innovation award Application packages for the 2018 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award, based on contributions that occur between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018, are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by April 20, 2018. This Air Force-level award recognizes an individual or team that demonstrates
Dec. 2, 2017 Nominations sought for 2018 American Legion Spirit of Service Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. The award is sponsored by the National Headquarters of the American Legion and is presented annually to one enlisted member from the active and reserve components who demonstrated outstanding
Nov. 26, 2017 Nomination window open for 2018 Zachary, Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award Air Force officials are seeking nominees for the 2018 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award. Established in 1996 by the secretaries of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the award is named in honor of Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, both of whom contributed extensively to
Nov. 25, 2017 Officials seek nominations for 2018 Spirit of Hope Award Air Force officials are currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Spirit of Hope Award. The award, named after comedian and actor Bob Hope, is presented for outstanding service to military members, former military members, civilians or organization that reflect the patriotism and service epitomized
Nov. 24, 2017 AF accepts nominations for 63rd Annual DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 63rd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. This award is the highest presented by the secretary of defense to civilian employees whose careers reflect exceptional devotion to duty and significant contributions of
Nov. 22, 2017 Application window open for 14th Annual DOD David O. Cooke Award Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 14th Annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence in Public Administration Award. This award was created to promote, perpetuate and recognize the type of exceptional contributions David O. Cooke made to the federal service. Cooke had a
Sept. 28, 2017 AF seeks 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award nominations Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award. Named in honor of Vaught for her outstanding service and dedication to the Air Force and nation, the award is presented to an officer (0-6 and below), enlisted Airman (E-9 and below) and
Sept. 26, 2017 Officials announce 2017 AFA Aerospace Award winners The Air Force Association awards committee announced the final recipients of the 2017 National Aerospace and Specialty Awards. The AFA is an independent, nonprofit, civilian education organization that promotes understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of this
July 7, 2017 Officials announce 12 OAY Award winners for 2017 Air Force officials have named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017.
July 5, 2017 AF announces 2017 BIG Meritorious Service Award recipients Air Force officials recently named the winners for the 2017 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award. The award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees who have supported military missions or overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes best epitomize the