Who were the tuskegee airmen.
This award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.
How many tuskegee airmen were there
AFA honors the 12 Outstanding Airmen at its annual convention in Washington, D.C. The program was initiated at the Air Force Association's 10th annual national Conference, held in New Orleans in 1956. The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, a general officer and selected Maj Com command chiefs form the selection board.
The Air Force Chief of Staff reviews the selections. The 12 Outstanding Airmen are awarded the Outstanding Airman ribbon with the bronze service star device and wear the Outstanding Airman badge for one year.
Tuskegee airmen pilotsThey also serve on the Air Force Enlisted Council for one year. Guidelines for submissions are outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2805.
For questions concerning the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year program, contact Lynette Cross at lcross@afa.org or call 1-800-727-3337 ext.
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