Air Commando Hall of Fame Program

It is time to submit deserving individuals for the special recognition that goes with induction into the AC Hall of Fame. If assistance is needed, contact the ACA office. There are folks who deserve this very special honor.

The AC HOF Program is administered with the following guidelines established by the ACA Board of Directors.

The ACA President, with approval of the Board of Directors, appoints the ACA Hall of Fame Committee. All committee members must be members of the ACA. At least one committee member must also be a member of the Hall of Fame.

PROCEDURES:

Nominations may be accepted at any time. Request for nominations will be made as a minimum in the May Newsletter. The Committee will review nominations in sufficient time to inform selectees prior to the annual October reunion where the announcements and presentations are made.

A.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  1. All nominees must meet the eligibility criteria for membership in the Air Commando Association.
  2. Nominees must have been assigned or attached for no less than one year to an Air Force Air Commando or Special Operations unit.
  3. No nominee shall be selected based upon a singular circumstance of bravery or heroics except this restriction does not apply to Medal of Honor awardees.
  4. Nominees shall have served honorably while on active duty and in civilian life.
  5. The justification for the nominee shall clearly reflect SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BETTERMENT OF AIR COMMANDO OR AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.

B.NOMINATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

  1. Anyone may nominate any air commando who meets the eligibility criteria for selection to the Hall of Fame.
  2. Nomination package will include:
  1. Verifiable and detailed information about the nominees and complete justification for selection.
  2. A copy of the DD-214 or equivalent documentation to verify service, awards, decorations, and/or other significant achievements.
  3. A one-paragraph citation to be used in the induction ceremony.
  4. Photo of nominee, if available.
  5. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of two professional references.
  1. Nomination packages will be sent to the AC HOF Committee, P.O. Box 7, Mary Esther, FL 32569 to arrive no late than 31 July of each year.

C.SELECTION PROCEDURS

  1. The HOF Committee will process and validate nomination packages.
  2. Recommend only those nominees who meet the basic criteria and have made significant individual and unique contributions to Air Force Special Operations.
  3. Submit the list of recommended nominees for induction to the ACA Board of Directors for approval.
  4. Nomination packages for non-selectees will be retained and automatically reconsidered annually for an additional two-year period.

D.SELECTION AND INDUCTION PROCEDURES

  1. The ACA Board of Directors will provide final approval of the selectees.
  2. The selectees will be inducted into the HOF at the annual reunion, normally at the banquet.
  3. A certificate and special nametag will be presented during induction.
  4. A brass nameplate will be mounted on the HOF memorial display maintained in the ACA building.