The Air Force announced the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2014. They include, SMSgt. Boston Alexander, Air Force District of Washington; TSgt. Latoria Ellis, Air Education and Training Command; SrA. Aaron Feliciano, Air Combat Command; TSgt. Ryan Gangadeen, Air Force Space Command; SrA. Ariful Haque, Pacific Air Forces; TSgt. Toyre Hudson, Air Mobility Command; TSgt. Doug Matthews, Air National Guard; TSgt. William Posch; Air Force Reserve Command; MSgt. Delorean Sheridan, Air Force Special Operations Command; SMSgt. Michael Venning, Air Force Materiel Command; and SrA. David Wallace, Air Force Global Strike Command. An Air Force selection board at Air Force Personnel Command selected the 12 winners from a pool of 35 nominees from major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies, and Headquarters Air Force “based on superior leadership, job performance, and personal achievements,” states a release.
Small satellites meant to improve the way the U.S. measures Earth’s magnetic field—an option to expand the military’s position, navigation, and timing enterprise—launched March 30 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.