8/4/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2012 Verne Orr Award.
The Air Force Association established this award in honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize mission-oriented unit accomplishments and achievements in utilizing personnel to their full potential in order to accomplish the mission.
The Verne Orr Award recognizes an Air Force unit that makes the most effective use of its human resources. The award is open to all Air Force units and organizations, regardless of size.
Organizations and base-level personnel must contact their major command, field operating agency or direct reporting unit for applicable suspense dates and additional information regarding nomination procedures.
Each MAJCOM, FOA or DRU may submit one nomination. Completed nomination packages must be sent to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 6, 2012.
(Courtesy of the Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs.)
Comments
8/8/2011 9:03:17 AM ET I respectfully disagree with Jerry - I was in Bagram when this award was written. As the war in Iraq wound down, the war in Afghanistan was ramping up and every one of the airmen in that wing were breaking production records every month. The Verne Orr Award is a reflection of the true dedication and sweat of airmen who kept up with the nearly impossible demands of an ever-increasing aerial port mission. I salute every one of the airmen who put in 15 hour days 7 days a week during that time. The award itself may not be worth $5 and a cup of coffee but the thought behind it and the consideration of the leaders who recognized the efforts are worth their weight in gold. Congratulations 455th!
Kim R. Enright-Lamere, Andrews AFB MD
8/7/2011 12:50:28 PM ET Completely agree with Jerry. There's tremendous irony surrounding a human resources award that will result in countless hours wasted by the USAF's most precious resource, its airmen. HAF needs to KIO regarding the waste of time energy and resources with these awards programs. It will be evident by 2014 when we're back to a hollow force that's solely proficient...
Morlock, AV
8/5/2011 11:45:19 AM ET Why not completely do away with all these awards? This one is for an Air Force unit that makes the most effective use of its human resources. Does that include using personnel to write up the unit for about 20-30 award packages a year? How much Air Force time is used on writing, reviewing, rewriting, and approving unit award packages each year? The winner is the one that has the best writer on the team anyway. These awards and $5 will buy you a cup of coffee.
