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Awards

The winners of the 2001 Marine Corps Aviation Association awards:

Commandant's Aviation Trophy: VMGR-234.

Alfred A. Cunningham Marine Aviator of the Year: Lt. Col. Steven W. Busby.

Danny Radish Enlisted Aircrew Marine of the Year: Sgt. Joshua C. Eveslage.

Donald E. Davis Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron of the Year: MALS-14.

Earle Hattaway Marine Aviation Ground Officer of the Year: Maj. John F. Sisson.

Edward C. Dyer Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron of the Year: HMM-161.

Edward S. Fris Marine Air Command and Control Squadron of the Year: MACS-24.

Gaines G. Gilbert Aviation Ordnance Marine of the Year: SSgt. Gary L. Shopper.

Henry Wildfang Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron of the Year: VMGR-152.

Jack W. Demmond Aviation Ground Marine of the Year: SSgt. Michael S. Hounshell.

James E. Hatch Marine Wing Support Squadron of the Year: MWSS-371.

James E. Nicholson Noncommissioned Officer Marine Leadership: SSgt. Daniel W. Annunziata.

John P. Giguere Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron of the Year: HMLA-269.

Kenneth A. Innis Aviation Command and Control Marine of the Year: Sgt. Michael Soto.

Lawson H. M. Sanderson Marine Attack Squadron of the

Year: VMA-311.

Robert F. Gibson Marine Aviation Command and Control Officer of the Year: CWO CWO
abbr.
1. cash with order

2. chief warrant officer
2 James M. Graham II.

Guy Robinson Naval Flight Officer A Naval Flight Officer in the United States Navy and Marine Corps is an officer of the line, meaning they can screen for command in the naval aviation community. After completion of their training, they receive their wings of gold insignia of a Naval Flight Officer.  of the Year: Maj. John H. Pylant.

Robert M. Hanson First Lieutenant Robert Murray Hanson (1920-1944) was a Marine Corps aviator who shot down 25 Japanese planes from the South Pacific skies. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.  Marine Fighter Attack Squadron of the Year: VMFA VMFA Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
VMFA Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron
(AW)-121.

Royal N. Moore Marine Electronic Warfare Squadron of the Year: VMAQ-3.

Silver Hawk for Earliest Designation Date: Lt. Gen. Fred McCorkle.

Willie D. Sproule Aviation Maintenance Marine of the Year: Cpl. Michael L. Youngblood.

Paul G. Vess Avionics Marine of the Year: GySgt. Arlington A. Finch.

Pete Ross 4th MAW Aviation Safety: HMH-769.

Winners of the 2000 SECNAV SECNAV Secretary of the Navy  Energy Conservation Awards in the aviation community were MCAS McCune-Albright syndrome (MCAS)
A genetic syndrome characterized in girls by the development of ovarian cysts and puberty before the age of 8, together with abnormalities of bone structure and skin pigmentation.

Mentioned in: Ovarian Cysts
 Iwakuni, Japan; Boxer (LHD LHD
abbr.
Latin Litterarum Humaniorum Doctor (Doctor of Humanities; Doctor of Humane Letters)
 4); and VR-57. They are authorized to fly the SECNAV Energy Flag for one year and will receive monetary awards.

Cdr. Michael A. Collins, VAQ-129 CO, received the Oak Harbor Navy League Area Council's Vice Admiral John Perry Award in recognition of his significant contributions to airborne tactical electronic warfare.
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Author:Ball, Josn Dan
Publication:Naval Aviation News
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Nov 1, 2001
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