The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award, which has been in effect since Sept. 11, 2001, is awarded to active-duty, Guard, and Reserve units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in several areas, including outstanding services for at least three months during military operations against an armed enemy, outstanding devotion to duty and superior performance of exceptionally difficult tasks setting them apart from other units with similar missions.
Gunfighters earn Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Commentary by Col. James S. Browne
366th Fighter Wing commander
7/30/2008 - MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --
Gunfighters,
I'm pleased to announce the 366th Fighter Wing earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award for the period of Jan. 1, 2007, to May 31, 2008.
The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award is given to active duty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the periods of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
Gunfighters earned this prestigious honor for exceptional conduct in direct support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which include the historical deployment of our F-15E Strike Eagles to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as well as our direct support of 600 close air support missions over the skies of Iraq.
Your accomplishments and sacrifices do not go unnoticed; this award is an example of well deserved recognition for a job well done!
Gunfighters, be proud of your accomplishments; be proud of what you do each and every day and never forget our motto, "Fortune Favors the Bold."
Commentary by Col. James S. Browne
366th Fighter Wing commander
7/30/2008 - MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --
Gunfighters,
I'm pleased to announce the 366th Fighter Wing earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award for the period of Jan. 1, 2007, to May 31, 2008.
The Air Force Meritorious Unit Award is given to active duty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat operations for at least 90 continuous days during the periods of military operations against an armed enemy of the United States on or after Sept. 11, 2001.
Gunfighters earned this prestigious honor for exceptional conduct in direct support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which include the historical deployment of our F-15E Strike Eagles to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as well as our direct support of 600 close air support missions over the skies of Iraq.
Your accomplishments and sacrifices do not go unnoticed; this award is an example of well deserved recognition for a job well done!
Gunfighters, be proud of your accomplishments; be proud of what you do each and every day and never forget our motto, "Fortune Favors the Bold."