March 20, 2017

Academy to accept DSA nominations until April 1

By Cathy Wedo, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate liaison / Published March 16, 2017.   U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy will take nominations for this year’s Distinguished Service Award through April 1. The DSA was established in 1999 and is presented annually by the superintendent to a military person, civilian or group, whose contributions distinctly impacted the morale or wellbeing of the Academy. Any individual or group that has contributed significantly and directly to the morale or wellbeing of the Academy through the donation of their time, resources or influence, is eligible. The DSA recognizes...

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July 9, 2021

Update: Academy grad, AOG volunteer receives Distinguished Service Award

By Ray Bowden, U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs This is an update of a report published Oct. 29, 202] U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- A former volunteer faculty member received this year’s Air Force Academy Distinguished Service Award in a ceremony led by Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, July 9. Garry Dudley, a 1968 Academy graduate and retired lieutenant colonel, learned of his selection for the award in August, but restrictions set at the base to curb the coronavirus postponed an official ceremony until now. “Everything in Mr. Dudley’s life has revolved around the Air Force Academy,” Clark said...

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