Tag Archives: outstanding

Air Force recognizes top EOD flight

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight here was named as the best in the Air Force recently. For its outstanding 2011 accomplishments, the flight was recognized with the Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak Award as part of the overall 2011 Air Force Civil Engineer [...]

Leave a Comment Continue Reading →

Bishopp named Outstanding Airman of the Year

Staff Sergeant Jordan Bishopp deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM where he executed 60 route clearing missions, clearing over 5,000 miles for critical convoy operations. He flawlessly supported the 10th Mountain Division and 173rd Airborne where his expertise averted disaster on 724 successful missions. Sergeant Bishopp personally neutralized 46 Improvised Explosive Devices allowing more [...]

Leave a Comment Continue Reading →

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year highlighted

SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) – The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year are selected based on superior leadership, job performance, significant self-improvement/ personal achievements and base/community involvement. The Air Force Chief of Staff reviews the selections. The selections for the 2009 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year were announced July 2 by Air Force officials at Randolph Air Force Base, [...]

Leave a Comment Continue Reading →

4 airmen awarded Bronze Star Medals

FARMINGTON, Utah — Four airmen from explosive ordnance disposal teams based at Hill Air Force Base were awarded Bronze Star Medals. The four staff sergeants disposed of more than 117 improvised explosive devices on 355 missions in Iraq from September 2006 to January 2007. They were commended Friday for “meritorious conduct in the performance of [...]

Leave a Comment Continue Reading →

3 Malmstrom airmen given Bronze Star

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Three Malmstrom Air Force Base airmen were awarded Bronze Star medals in a ceremony here Wednesday, while the 341st Space Wing was given the Outstanding Unit Award. Gen. Kevin Chilton, chief of the U.S. Space Command, presented the medals to Tech Sgt. David LaPointe, Staff Sgt. Joshua Abrahamson and Maj. Stephen [...]

Leave a Comment Continue Reading →