The Air Force Association honors the 12 Outstanding Airmen at its annual convention in Washington, D.C., according to the AFA Web site. Amber Mitchell at 71.Įditor's note: Established by the Air Force, the OAY program recognizes 12 outstanding, active-duty enlisted professionals in a range of grades representing a cross section of career fields for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. The four-day recognition event, scheduled April 21 - 24, will culminate with a formal banquet highlighting the nominees' achievements and announcing the command's top five selections to move on and compete in Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition.įor more information regarding the OAY banquet, contact Master Sgt. Air Force Academy, Fort Carson and Colorado Springs popular tourist attractions. The nominees and their guests will be touring local bases and attractions to include Peterson, U. Plans and Requirements Directorate, HQ AFSPC, Peterson AFB, Colo. Spaced-Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) Wing, Sunnyvale, Calif.ĥ95th Operations Support Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colo.Īerospace Data Facility-East, National Reconnaissance Office, Va. Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. Space Innovation and Development Center, Schriever AFB, Colo. Warren AFB, Wyo.Ĥ5th Civil Engineer Squadron, Patrick AFB, Fla. Office of the Inspector General, HQ AFSPC, Peterson AFB, Colo.ĩ0th Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E. Space Test and Operations Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.Ĭommunications Directorate, National Reconnaissance Office, Schriever AFB, Colo.ģ0th Security Forces Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.ĩ0th Security Support Squadron, F. Office of the Command Surgeon, HQ AFSPC, Peterson AFB, Colo. Secure Message Center, National Reconnaissance Office, Va.Ħ1st Civil Engineer and Logistics Squadron, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.ħ91st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Minot AFB, N.D.ĥ95th Space Group, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. West Coast Communications Support Element, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.Ħ1st Mission Support Group, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colo.ġ0th Missile Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Mont.Ĥ60th Operations Support Squadron, Buckley AFB, Colo. Twenty-eight members of Air Force Space Command's finest have been selected to compete to represent AFSPC for the prestigious Air Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition, but only five will actually earn that honor.ĪFSPC Outstanding Airmen of 2008 nominees are:ĥ76th Flight Test Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.

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