301st wins AFA’s 2015 Air Force Reserve Unit Award

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NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas --  The 301st Fighter Wing brought home an Air Force-level trophy from the Air Force Association's 2015 Air and Space Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 14.

The Fort Worth-based F-16 unit is the recipient of the 2015 Air Force Reserve Unit Award.

"It is truly an honor to be recognized by AFA for our 2014 accomplishments producing combat-ready Airmen and providing support to the warfighter," said Col. John Breazeale, 301 FW commander who accepted the award on behalf of the wing.  

During 2014, the wing achieved outstanding operational results, operating out of two locations with more than 1,900 Airmen. The wing received excellent ratings in the June 2014 unit effectiveness inspection and drove Air Force Reserve Command's premier F-16 fighter program with more than 8,000 mishap-free flying hours. During Operation Inherent Resolve, Reserve Airmen at Tyndall flew the first-ever F-22 combat missions.

In addition to the flying achievements, the wing's explosive ordnance team provided more than 280 hours while supporting civil authorities in the North Texas region. Their area of responsibility includes 35 counties expanding 50,000 square miles. In developing tomorrow's leaders, 64 Community College of the Air Force degrees were award to wing members in 2014. 

Other award recipients include Lt. Col. John Marks, 303rd Fighter Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Miss., for the Reserve Aircrew Award; and Master Sgt. Harvey McClain, U.S. Transportation Command, Norfolk, Va., nominated his employer for the Citizen Airman Award for supporting his reserve duty.

The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the role it plays in national security. AFA recognizes excellence in the education and aerospace fields through its national awards programs.