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Published July 30, 2026 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Air Force officials selected the services top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026. The Outstanding Airmen of the Year (listed alphabetically) are: Senior Airman Alessandro Bianchini, Air Force Special Operations Command Senior Airman Nathan J. Carver, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Tech. Sgt. Kailey L. DeLage, Air Force Materiel Command Tech. Sgt. George A. Distel, Air Education and Training Command Senior Master Sgt. Michael J. Falleroni, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Senior Airman Logan A. Grindstaff, Air Force Reserve Command Senior Airman Sierra F. Mueller, Pacific Air Forces Master Sgt. Peter J. Nunes, Air Force Global Strike Command Tech. Sgt. Michael A. Roybal, U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command Master Sgt. Andrew L. Schaeffer, Pacific Air Forces Staff Sgt. Brianna D. St. Lawrence-Brody, Air National Guard Master Sgt. Catherine L. Young, Air Combat Command The winners are authorized to wear the Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon with the bronze service star device. They are also authorized to wear the OAY badge for one year from the date of formal presentation. U.S. Air Force Logo
