The 270th ATCS receives the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. --  KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.-The 270th Air Traffic Control Squadron (ATCS) of the Oregon Air National Guard received the 2011 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award presented by Brig. Gen. Steven D. Gregg, the Commander of the Oregon Air National Guard, at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Oregon, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012.

The award cited a range of accomplishments by the 270th ATCS, "from providing fixed base Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities for the only F-15 training site, to training and deploying air traffic controllers and maintenance personnel to every Area of Responsibility (AOR)."

The award also stated that, "The unit deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, serving as Ground Radar Systems Craftsman and significantly contributed to over 2,600 hours of successful operational surveillance, tracking more than 155,000 aircraft ... with zero mishaps."

This the seventh consecutive year the 270th has earned the AF Outstanding Unit Award.

"It is an honor to add another award to your list of accomplishments," Gregg said. "We are proud you are a part of the Oregon Guard team."

Lieutenant General Harry M. Wyatt III, Director, Air National Guard, passed along his personal congratulations writing, "The selection for this prestigious award reflects great credit upon the 270th ATCS, the State of Oregon, and the Air National Guard."

Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, The Adjutant General, Oregon, also extended his personal congratulations for a job well done.

Contact: 2nd Lt. Heather Bashor, (541) 885-6677 or heather.bashor@ang.af.mil