Aerial Achievement Award
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Lt. Col. David Hathaway, 55th Fighter Squadron commander, accepts the 2006 Aerial Achievement Award on April 22 on behalf of Capt. Bryan Dalton, a former 55th FS F-16CJ fighter pilot who is now assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The award is presented by the 20th Fighter Wing Association and recognizes noteworthy Airmanship and contributions during the preceding year. The award consists of a trophy, inscribed with the name and unit of the winning pilot; a plaque similarly inscribed and a $500 cash award that is given to the winner's unit fund to support unit activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)