2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year  2013 Outstanding Airmen of
the Year  This award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted
personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community
involvement, and personal achievements. 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. They 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 Jill Westeyn at JWesteyn@afa.org or call 1-800-72