AFA today announced the fall recipients of the 2011 Pitsenbarger Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals from across the country who are pursuing higher education!
The award is named for William H. Pitsenbarger, an Airman First Class who gave his life in Vietnam defending his comrades. For his heroism, he was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross on June 30, 1966, which was upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2000.
AFA’s Pitsenbarger Awards provide a one-time grant of $400 to selected top USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The grants coincide with the CCAF graduation ceremonies held each Spring and Fall.
Congratulations to all the recipients! A list of the 2011 Pitsenbarger Award recipients can be found here.
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