Army Aviation Command

Updated 10/28/08 by HQ/VC

 

Name: Bill Hayes

 

 

Outstanding Unit Award: Awarded to a squadron, wing, or command in recognition of the superior leadership, training, and airmanship resulting in the successful accomplishment of a unit’s assigned special missions and combat readiness, or for a specific successful training mission/deployment/operational readiness test.Humane Action Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who at great personal risk demonstrated superior airmanship skills in support of military humane relief operations in a hostile or dangerous environment.

Expeditionary Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have successfully flown or controlled a minimum of five (5) overseas deployments/exercises to locations other than SW Asia, Korea/Japan, or in direct support of NATO tasking. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.NATO Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrews who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the (26) North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries. This would include deployment/cargo flights to USAF bases in support of< DOD directed, non-NATO tasking. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.Korea Defense Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have successfully flown or controlled a minimum of five (5) overseas deployments/exercises to Japan/Okinawa/Korea. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

South America Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and Aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Colombia/Peru/Venezuela/Brazil/Argentina/ regions. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.Aerial Refueling Qualification Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Aerial Refueling Operations, either as a tanker or as a receiver. CINC Commendation Medal: Awarded by the USVAF/CC to an individual who has demonstrated over a specified period of time or during a single significant event outstanding airmanship and leadership skills that directly resulted in the successful accomplishment of USVAF missions and objectives.

Aerial Achievement Medal: Awarded to pilots and aircrew who demonstrated superior airmanship, by destroying one (1) to four (4) enemy aircraft or successfully completing one (1) to four (4) bomb runs, within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Successful completion of this criteria will need to be documented by a referee, figure usually involved in this type of events.USVAF Commendation Medal: Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated over a specified period of time superior airmanship and leadership skills that directly resulted in the successful accomplishment of USVAF missions and objectives.USVAF Achievement Medal: Awarded to an individual, crew, or group in recognition of the successful accomplishment of a mission, training event, or other tasking that significantly improved the USVAF.

Unit Excellence Award: Awarded to a squadron, wing, or command in recognition of the superior leadership, training, and airmanship resulting in the successful accomplishment of the unit’s assigned day-to-day missions and combat readiness.Combat Readiness Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated the necessary leadership and airmanship skills and have been designated by the HQ/DET and or AETC/CC as combat ready.Good Conduct Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have been members of the USVAF for a minimum of six months without being formally reprehended either by the HQ and or by any MAJCOM Command, met the minimum training/participation requirements for members, and exemplify the highest standards expected of the members of this organization.

Recognition Ribbon: Awarded to individuals for the successful completion of a significant event, special mission, or to recognize a member for an achievement not otherwise covered by another award or decoration.National Defense Medal: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.Afghanistan Campaign: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Afghanistan region. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

Iraq Campaign: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Iraq region. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.Global War on Terrorism: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.Humanitarian Service Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving military or civilian disaster/humanitarian relief missions anywhere in the world. This includes weather recon flights in potential hurricane/typhoon locales. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

Asia Pacific Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew Who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the China/India/Mongolia/Indonesia/Australia/Sri Lanka/ regions. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.USVAF Service Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who through their actions have demonstrated their commitment to the high standards and requirements of the USVAF. Typical tasks that would qualify to receive this award would be successfully completing any single or combination of the following: hosting a minimum of ten (10) training and/or operational scheduled/pop-up flight sessions; providing training and/or training material approved by the USVAF Command Group, providing technical server/computer support to the USVAF Command Group and members, successfully recruiting a minimum of three (3) new members within a 12 month time frame (member must complete their orientation flights, be permanently assigned to a wing or the reserve/air guard, and complete one additional flight with another USVAF member to qualify as being recruited); or any other tasking approved by their wing or the Command Group.USVAF Instructor Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior training and leadership skills, been designated an instructor by their wing and/or USVAF Command Group.

Aggressor Qualified Medal: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior skills in aggressor airmanship and or ASW submarine target, unidentified aircraft or boat for intercept with at least (6) missions in said scenario .Air Traffic Controller Training Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for basic ATC.Intermediate Flight School Ribbon/Phase II: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Intermediate Phase II Flight School.

Basic Flight School Ribbon/Phase I: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Phase I Flight School .Fixed Wing Carrier Qualified Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Carrier Operations and completed the required number of catapult launches and traps.Rotary Carrier Qualified Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Carrier Operations and completed the required number of takeoff and landings.
Call Sign: USVAF_841
Status: Active
Rank: General of the Army
Joined: 05/01/05

Army Master Aviator

Master Air Tarffic Control

 
IP Status: IFT,JSUPT,OCU  Fixed & Rotary.Command Cheif Flight Instructor.
ATC Status: Master,Command Air Traffic Control Instructor.
CQ Qualification: Fixed 4 / Rotary 4 Instuctor
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Assignment: USVAF/HQ/VC /AAC Commander/ HQ DSL Assistant

 

 

 

Name: Walter Gouse

Brigadier General

 

Outstanding Unit Award: Awarded to a squadron, wing, or command in recognition of the superior leadership, training, and airmanship resulting in the successful accomplishment of a unit’s assigned special missions and combat readiness, or for a specific successful training mission/deployment/operational readiness test.

Expeditionary Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have successfully flown or controlled a minimum of five (5) overseas deployments/exercises to locations other than SW Asia, Korea/Japan, or in direct support of NATO tasking. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.Korea Defense Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have successfully flown or controlled a minimum of five (5) overseas deployments/exercises to Japan/Okinawa/Korea. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.Humane Action Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who at great personal risk demonstrated superior airmanship skills in support of military humane relief operations in a hostile or dangerous environment.

South America Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and Aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Colombia/Peru/Venezuela/Brazil/Argentina/ regions. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.CINC Commendation Medal: Awarded by the USVAF/CC to an individual who has demonstrated over a specified period of time or during a single significant event outstanding airmanship and leadership skills that directly resulted in the successful accomplishment of USVAF missions and objectives.NATO Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrews who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the (26) North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries. This would include deployment/cargo flights to USAF bases in support of< DOD directed, non-NATO tasking. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

Aerial Achievement Medal: Awarded to pilots and aircrew who demonstrated superior airmanship, by destroying one (1) to four (4) enemy aircraft or successfully completing one (1) to four (4) bomb runs, within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Successful completion of this criteria will need to be documented by a referee, figure usually involved in this type of events.USVAF Commendation Medal: Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated over a specified period of time superior airmanship and leadership skills that directly resulted in the successful accomplishment of USVAF missions and objectives.USVAF Achievement Medal: Awarded to an individual, crew, or group in recognition of the successful accomplishment of a mission, training event, or other tasking that significantly improved the USVAF.

Unit Excellence Award: Awarded to a squadron, wing, or command in recognition of the superior leadership, training, and airmanship resulting in the successful accomplishment of the unit’s assigned day-to-day missions and combat readiness.Combat Readiness Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated the necessary leadership and airmanship skills and have been designated by the HQ/DET and or AETC/CC as combat ready.Good Conduct Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have been members of the USVAF for a minimum of six months without being formally reprehended either by the HQ and or by any MAJCOM Command, met the minimum training/participation requirements for members, and exemplify the highest standards expected of the members of this organization.

Recognition Ribbon: Awarded to individuals for the successful completion of a significant event, special mission, or to recognize a member for an achievement not otherwise covered by another award or decoration.National Defense Medal: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.Afghanistan Campaign: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Afghanistan region. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

Iraq Campaign: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Iraq region. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.Global War on Terrorism: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.Humanitarian Service Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving military or civilian disaster/humanitarian relief missions anywhere in the world. This includes weather recon flights in potential hurricane/typhoon locales. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

Asia Pacific Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew Who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the China/India/Mongolia/Indonesia/Australia/Sri Lanka/ regions. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.USVAF Service Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who through their actions have demonstrated their commitment to the high standards and requirements of the USVAF. Typical tasks that would qualify to receive this award would be successfully completing any single or combination of the following: hosting a minimum of ten (10) training and/or operational scheduled/pop-up flight sessions; providing training and/or training material approved by the USVAF Command Group, providing technical server/computer support to the USVAF Command Group and members, successfully recruiting a minimum of three (3) new members within a 12 month time frame (member must complete their orientation flights, be permanently assigned to a wing or the reserve/air guard, and complete one additional flight with another USVAF member to qualify as being recruited); or any other tasking approved by their wing or the Command Group.USVAF Instructor Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior training and leadership skills, been designated an instructor by their wing and/or USVAF Command Group.

Aggressor Qualified Medal: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior skills in aggressor airmanship and or ASW submarine target, unidentified aircraft or boat for intercept with at least (6) missions in said scenario .Air Traffic Controller Training Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for basic ATC.Intermediate Flight School Ribbon/Phase II: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Intermediate Phase II Flight School.

Basic Flight School Ribbon/Phase I: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Phase I Flight School .Fixed Wing Carrier Qualified Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Carrier Operations and completed the required number of catapult launches and traps.Rotary Carrier Qualified Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Carrier Operations and completed the required number of takeoff and landings.
Call Sign: USVAF_226
Status: ACTIVE
Rank: Brigadier General
Joined:  1900 A.D.

Army Master Aviator

 
IP Status:  Fixed IFT,JSUPT OCU / Rotary IFT,JSUPT OCU. Chief Flight Instructor Rotary/Fixed.
ATC Status: Basic AirCrew
CQ Qualification: Fixed 1/ Rotary 4 Instructor Rotary
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Assignment: USVAF Flight Surgeon 

Walter Gouse HS-5
B.GEN AAC
Pvt. @ Home

 

Name: Martin Lopez

Brigadier General

 

 

Recognition Ribbon: Awarded to individuals for the successful completion of a significant event, special mission, or to recognize a member for an achievement not otherwise covered by another award or decoration.

CINC Commendation Medal: Awarded by the USVAF/CC to an individual who has demonstrated over a specified period of time or during a single significant event outstanding airmanship and leadership skills that directly resulted in the successful accomplishment of USVAF missions and objectives.South America Campaign Medal: Awarded to individuals and Aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of (5) training or operational flights involving current or historical events in the Colombia/Peru/Venezuela/Brazil/Argentina/ regions. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.USVAF Achievement Medal: Awarded to an individual, crew, or group in recognition of the successful accomplishment of a mission, training event, or other tasking that significantly improved the USVAF.

Good Conduct Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have been members of the USVAF for a minimum of six months without being formally reprehended either by the HQ and or by any MAJCOM Command, met the minimum training/participation requirements for members, and exemplify the highest standards expected of the members of this organization.National Defense Medal: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.Global War on Terrorism: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.

Fixed Wing Carrier Qualified Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Carrier Operations and completed the required number of catapult launches and traps.USVAF Service Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who through their actions have demonstrated their commitment to the high standards and requirements of the USVAF. Typical tasks that would qualify to receive this award would be successfully completing any single or combination of the following: hosting a minimum of ten (10) training and/or operational scheduled/pop-up flight sessions; providing training and/or training material approved by the USVAF Command Group, providing technical server/computer support to the USVAF Command Group and members, successfully recruiting a minimum of three (3) new members within a 12 month time frame (member must complete their orientation flights, be permanently assigned to a wing or the reserve/air guard, and complete one additional flight with another USVAF member to qualify as being recruited); or any other tasking approved by their wing or the Command Group.Humanitarian Service Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have flown or supported a minimum of five (5) training or operational flights involving military or civilian disaster/humanitarian relief missions anywhere in the world. This includes weather recon flights in potential hurricane/typhoon locales. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.

USVAF Instructor Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior training and leadership skills, been designated an instructor by their wing and/or USVAF Command Group.Aggressor Qualified Medal: Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated superior skills in aggressor airmanship and or ASW submarine target, unidentified aircraft or boat for intercept with at least (6) missions in said scenario .Intermediate Flight School Ribbon/Phase II: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Intermediate Phase II Flight School.

Basic Flight School Ribbon/Phase I: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Phase I Flight School .Unit Excellence Award: Awarded to a squadron, wing, or command in recognition of the superior leadership, training, and airmanship resulting in the successful accomplishment of the unit’s assigned day-to-day missions and combat readiness.Rotary Carrier Qualified Ribbon: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Carrier Operations and completed the required number of takeoff and landings.

 

 
Call Sign: USVAF_566
Status: On Leave
Rank: Brigadier General
Joined: 05/01/05

Army Master Aviator
IP Status: Fixed IFT/ Rotary IFT,JSUPT,OCU
ATC Status: Basic Controler 2/3
CQ Qualification: Fixed 2 / Rotary 4 IP
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Assignment:

 

 

Name: Vern Smith

 

 
Call Sign: USVAF_235
Status: LOA
Rank: 1st Lt
Joined: 11/04/07

Army Aviator
IP Status: N/A
ATC Status: N/A
CQ Qualification: Fixed 0 / Rotary 0
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Assignment:

 

Name: Gene Howard

Basic Flight School Ribbon/Phase I: Awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the course of instruction for Basic Phase I Flight School .

 
Call Sign: USVAF_920
Status: ACTIVE
Rank: 2nd Lt
Joined: 08/05/08

Army Aviator
IP Status: Rotary IFT
ATC Status: N/A
CQ Qualification: Fixed 0 / Rotary 0
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Assignment:

 

Name: Carson Ryan

Global War on Terrorism: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.Korea Defense Medal: Awarded to individuals and aircrew who have successfully flown or controlled a minimum of five (5) overseas deployments/exercises to Japan/Okinawa/Korea. Flights will have to be flown within the same Theatre of Operations, designated or approved by the USVAF/HQ. Missions will have to be at least 24h apart, in order to count for the recognition.National Defense Medal: Awarded to members who have flown at least three flights with their assigned wing using that wing’s designated aircraft.
Call Sign: USVAF_400
Status: Active
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Joined: 04/07/08

Army Aviator
IP Status: Fixed IFT,1&2
ATC Status:  
CQ Qualification:  
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Assignment: