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The Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award was created in 1981 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in their jobs and in their lives. It has become one of the U.S. Air Force's most prestigious awards.
Apr 23, 2024 · U.S. Air Force Maj. Kristen Ober receives the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin during a commander’s call at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024 for exceptional leadership qualities, embodying the fundamental values of the U.S. Air Force.
Apr 11, 2023 · An Air Force Academy graduate and combat pilot, Capt. Lance P. Sijan was the first Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously, for his bravery and courage while evading capture and during captivity as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res. The 2019 award recipients:
Sep 20, 2023 · Staff Sgt. Samantha Furtaw, 391st Fighter Generation Squadron weapons expediter, was recently awarded the Lance P. Sijan Leadership award from Air Combat Command. Her recognition serves as a resounding testament to the enduring values of diligence, resilience and unwavering dedication.
Lance Peter Sijan (April 13, 1942 – January 22, 1968) was a United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot. On March 4, 1976, he posthumously received the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military award, for his selflessness and courage in the face of lethal danger.
Jun 20, 2018 · The Sijan award, first given in 1981, is named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. The annual award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities. Capt. Lance P. Sijan was shot down over Vietnam Nov. 9, 1967, and evaded capture for 45 days despite severe injuries.
Jul 18, 2018 · JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award through Aug. 31. The award recognizes the accomplishments of officers and enlisted Airmen who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and conduct of their lives.
Air Force ROTC cadets at Boston University have formed the Lance Sijan Squadron of the Arnold Air Society. The Air Force presents the Lance P. Sijan Award to four people each year for outstanding leadership. This year, the awards were presented at the Pentagon on Sijan’s birthday, April 13.
Apr 11, 2023 · Air Force recognizes Lance P. Sijan Award winners. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke about the prestigious award, highlighting the accomplishments of the Airmen who embody Sijan’s leadership and character in performance and standards of personal conduct.
Captain Lance P. Sijan was the first and only Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously, in 1976. Lance received the military’s highest honor for his extraordinary courage, service and sacrifice as a Prisoner of War in Vietnam.
