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  • AFMC wing wins Air Force logistics award

    In recognition of their dedication and superior performance in support of U.S. Air Force operations around the world during 2011, the 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing, Scott Air Force Base, III., was recently named the best logistics organization in the Air Force, and winner of the Gen. Thomas P.

  • Wright-Patt sergeant recognized as best of the best by AFA

    "There is a biblical quote that says, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' and Master Sgt. Alan Braden does more than doing those things," said Dr. Sara Black, 88th Air Base Wing Force Development Flight chief and Braden's supervisor. So it is no wonder he was awarded the 12 United

  • Tinker B-1 program awarded James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence award

    The B-1 System Program Office from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., earned an Air Staff-level award recognizing the Air Force Materiel Command program office with the most improved aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness performance. William Barnes, the deputy chief of the B-1 System Program

  • AFMC announces, honors annual enlisted award winners

    Air Force Materiel Command announced its top enlisted Airmen of 2011 during the command's Annual Enlisted Awards Banquet March 29, 2012, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.More than 350 family members, friends, wingmen and command officials gathered in the modern flight gallery of

  • Hanscom lieutenant is Spirit of Hope Award nominee

    First Lt. Mitchell Johnson, Fixed Base Weather Observation System deputy program manager here, is nominated for the Spirit of Hope Award, named in honor of late entertainer Bob Hope and presented for outstanding service to the United States. The award recognizes a military member, civilian or

  • AFMC 2011 Facility Energy Excellence Award winners announced

    Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, announced during the Energy Management Steering Group on Mar. 6, 2012, that Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., captured first place in the command's first Facility Energy Excellence Award. Second place was awarded to Hill AFB, Utah, and Edwards

  • Arnold civic leader presented with Air Force community service award

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz recently presented Walter Wood, Arnold Community Council member and Shelbyville-Bedford County Chamber of Commerce corporate executive officer, with the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award. The

  • OC-ALC receives DOD maintenance award

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center received the 2011 Robert T. Mason Depot Maintenance Excellence Award at a presentation ceremony here Jan. 11, 2012.John B. Johns, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for maintenance at the Department of Defense, presented the award, which was given for

  • 46th Test Wing garners Air Force Award

    The Secretary of the Air Force recently awarded an Air Force Outstanding Unit award to the 46th Test Wing for 2010. This award recognizes the top 10 percent of numbered Air Force units, a distinction the 46th Test Wing has now earned for the past 13 years."We absolutely could not succeed without the

  • AFRL advisor honored for work promoting cooperation in alternative fuels

    When a national coalition of energy authorities established an award to recognize work in alternative fuels, it found the perfect honoree at the Air Force Research Laboratory, headquartered here. William E. Harrison III, a technical advisor with AFRL's Propulsion Directorate, has the distinction of