Inaugural Doolittle Award
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Four F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, flyover the Air Force Memorial following the 4th Fighter Wing's acceptance of the inaugural Doolittle Award June 2, 2011. The Air Force Historical Foundation's new distinction acknowledges sustained, distinctive contributions to the history and heritage of the U.S. Air Force, and is named after aviation pioneer James H. Doolittle, who served as a lieutenant general in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, and earned the Medal of Honor for valor and leadership as commander of the famous Doolittle Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)