Air Combat Command's best

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Nominee medallions line a table located in the Omaha Hilton prior to being of the 2009 Air Combat Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala Medallion Ceremony April 15. Airmen who have earned the right to be honored will wear the medallions as the marker for being the best-of-the-best. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE-- Congratulations to Air Combat Command's 2009 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (from left): Outstanding Airman Senior Airman Alexander Royal, Fort Carson Army Installation, Colo.; Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager Tech. Sgt. Theron Lord, Jr., Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.; Outstanding NCO Tech. Sgt. Illyas Asaddullah, Nellis AFB, Nev.; Outstanding First Sergeant Master Sgt. Christopher Fowler, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; Outstanding Senior NCO Senior Master Sgt. Tamara Olson, Langley AFB, Va. Outstanding Honor Guard Member Senior Airman Timothy Johnson, Ellsworth AFB, S.D. was unable to attend the ceremony. U.S. Air Force Photo By: Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Tech. Sgt. Ricky Willis, Seymour-Johnson AFB, N.C., socializes with fellow nominees after the medallion ceremony and prior to the 2009 Air Combat Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Senior Master Sgt. Tamara Olson, Langley AFB, Va., accepts the award for Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year from Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - General John D.W. Corley, commander Air Combat Command, shows both his admiration and appreciation to Staff Sgt. Scott Lilley, during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. Sergeant Lilley was deployed from Minot AFB, N.D. on April 15, 2005 when his vehicle was attacked in Iraq. Sustaining severe injuries, Sergeant Lilley was not expected to live. Two years to the date from the attack he was the personal guest of Gen. Corley at the 2009 Gala and an inspiration to the general and all military members in attendance. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Tech. Sgt. Illyas Asaddullah, Nellis AFB, Nev., accepts the award for Outstanding NCO of the Year from Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Master Sgt. Max Rippel, Davis-Monthan AFB, converses with guests at his table located in the Banquet Hall of Omaha's Hilton hotel during the 2009 Air Combat Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Senior Airman Alexander Royal, Fort Carson Army Installation, Colo., accepts the award for Outstanding Airman of the Year from Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Staff Sgt. Krista Joyce, vocalist with the Heartland of America Band's Raptor Jazz ensemble, performs during the 2009 Air Combat Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton, April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Col. Scott Vander Hamm 28th Bomber Wing commander, Ellsworth AFB, S.D., accepts the award for Outstanding Honor Guardsmen of the Year from Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, on behalf of Senior Airman Timothy Johnson during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. Senior Airman Johnson is currently deployed and unable to attend the Gala. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Air Combat Command's Command Chief Master Sgt. Stephen C. Sullens, speaks during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards ceremony held at the Omaha Hilton April 15. Enlisted Airmen from across the command gathered in Omaha to be honored for their accomplishments. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Master Sgt. Christopher Fowler, Mountain Home Air Force Base, earns the award for Outstanding First Sergeant of the year in the Air Combat Command's annual awards ceremony hosted at the Hilton hotel, Omaha, Neb., April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Tech. Sgt. Theron Lord, Jr, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., accepts the award for Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year from Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, during the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala at the Omaha Hilton April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Maj. Gen. Mike Worden, Air Combat Command vice commander, meets with the Airmen following a medallion ceremony held in Omaha's Hilton hotel as part the 2009 ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala April 15. The awards ceremony honors enlisted individuals from across the command. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- General John D.W. Corley, commander, Air Combat Command, gives closing remarks at the 2009 Air Combat Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala held at the Omaha's Hilton hotel April 15. U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger

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Air Combat Command honors its best at the 2009 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Gala

Published April 17, 2009

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's Best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best

Air Combat Command's best