JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –
Air Force officials announced Monday that the 12th Flying Training Wing has earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period June 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011.
This is the 19th time the 12th FTW has earned the AFOUA, six of which were accompanied by the combat "V" device, according to Ashley Armes, 12th FTW historian.
"This is significant recognition and a direct reflection of the hard work and dedication you brought to our mission each and every day throughout the two year period of performance," Col. Richard Murphy, 12th FTW commander, said to wing personnel. "I could not be prouder to be your Commander, and to be associated with the finest Airmen, both uniformed and civilian, America has to offer."
The unit's successful stand up of the Air Force's only Combat Systems Officer and Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot and sensor operator training programs; an "Outstanding" rating of the 12th Operations Group's Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Visit, and exceptional aircraft maintenance records are among the many achievements cited in the award.
The Secretary of the Air Force awards the AFOUA to numbered units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units.
The award's ribbon has a narrow red stripe, flanked by a thin white stripe, a wide blue stripe, a thin white stripe, edged with a narrow red stripe. A bronze "V" device is worn on the ribbon to denote award for combat or direct combat support actions. Anyone serving in the wing as permanent party during any portion of the award period is eligible to wear the ribbon.