The men and women of the United States Air Force and our mobility forces are trained and ready to deploy anywhere in the world in defense of our country. It is their unselfish sacrifice, untiring efforts and outstanding achievements that have contributed immensely to the establishment and to the maintenance of peace in the free world. Not only are their efforts and achievements attained during times of conflict, but they also occur during acts of natural disaster and humanitarian relief efforts. The balance of power and our freedom has been and will continue to be achieved and built on the "Wings of Freedom." The Airlift/Tanker Association wished to recognize and honor those men and women who have distinguished themselves in the outstanding performance above and beyond their duties as members of the United States Air Force and as Airlifters and Tankers. It is for this purpose the "Airlift/Tanker Hall of Fame" has been established.
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Hall of Fame Inductees
1989 - Lt Gen William H Tunner
1990- Gen Laurence S Kuter
and Mr Donald W Douglas
1992 - Maj Gen Cyrus Rowlett (CR) Smith
1994 - Gen Robert E "Dutch" Huyser
1997 - Gen William G Moore
and Lt Col Joe M Jackson
2000 - Maj Gen Winston P Wilson
2004 - (No Presentation)
2005 - James I "Bagger" Baginski
2007 - Aeromedical Evacuation Legacy Team
- Lt Gen Paul Carlton (USAF Ret)
- Col Dennis "Bud" Traynor (USAF Ret)
- Col Regina Aune (USAF Ret)
- Col Robert "Bob" Brannon (USAF Ret)
- Col Jay Johannigman (MD) (USAFR)
- 1st Lt Reba Whittle Tobiason (USA Ret)
- CMSgt Rodney Christa (USAF Ret)
- MSgt Mark McElroy (USAF Ret)
2008 - Maj Gen Robert B Patterson Sr
- The Crewmembers of the First Series of Army Air Service Aerial Refueling Flights in 1923
- The Tanker Aircraft Crewmembers Supporting the Flight of the “Question Mark” in 1929 Tanker
2010- (No Presentation)
2011- Gen Thomas M Ryan