Order of the Sword (United States)
The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded within the U.S. Air Force. It is defined in the Airman's Guide by Boone Nicolls as a "special program where noncommisioned officers of a command recognize individuals they hold in high esteem and wish to honor. Those selected for induction are usually honored during a formal ceremony at a dining-in." Several honorees have been controversial, including Gen Merrill McPeak and Gen Robert H. Foglesong. Various webpages originating with the U.S. Air Force claim an ancient origin for this order:
Alan G. Sharp
Alden G. Glauch
Cornelius Nugteren
Daniel James III
Donald Shepperd
Donald W. Bennett
James E. Sherrard III
John T. Guice
Norma Elaine Brown
Paul A. Weaver
Philip G. Killey
Richard C. Henry
Roland J. Barnick
Staryl C. Austin
Stephen R. Lorenz
Thomas A. Aldrich
Van N. Backman
Walter D. Druen, Jr.
William C. Norris (general)
William Lyon (general)
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Order of the Sword (United States)
The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded within the U.S. Air Force. It is defined in the Airman's Guide by Boone Nicolls as a "special program where noncommisioned officers of a command recognize individuals they hold in high esteem and wish to honor. Those selected for induction are usually honored during a formal ceremony at a dining-in." Several honorees have been controversial, including Gen Merrill McPeak and Gen Robert H. Foglesong. Various webpages originating with the U.S. Air Force claim an ancient origin for this order:
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