The Jabara Award for Airmanship, named in memory of Colonel James Jabara (1923-1966), is awarded each year to the

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graduate whose accomplishments demonstrate superior performance in fields directly involved with aerospace vehicles. With 15 kills, Colonel Jabara was the second leading Air Force ace of the Korean War. Colonel Jabara was the First American Jet Ace. Each year the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates present the Colonel James Jabara Award to an academy graduate or graduates whose airmanship contributions are of great significance and set them apart from their contemporaries. Air Force Recognition Ribbon

Each major air command, including the

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; field operating agency, including the

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; and direct reporting unit may submit one nomination for the award. The winner of the award is authorized to wear the Air Force Recognition Ribbon.

Recipients

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