US Air Force honors FREQUENTIS Brian Bruckbauer by renaming Airfield Operations Flight of the Year Award
| Company | FREQUENTIS |
|---|---|
| Date | 01.05.2024 |
- U.S. Air Force (USAF) Airfield Operations Flight of the Year Award will be renamed to reference Brian Bruckbauer in 2025
The award will be renamed the USAF Brigadier General Brian R. Bruckbauer Airfield Operations Flight of the Year award- The award is considered the top USAF annual award for the ATC; airfield management; and radar, airfield, and weather systems career fields
The USAF Airfield Operations Flight of the Year award is presented annually for a combination of USAF air traffic control (ATC) and airfield management facilities for various achievements. These accomplishments could be notable contributions to quality, safety, or procedural development of the airfield and ATC systems; outstanding handling of an unusual traffic workload, emergency situations, deployments, or exercises; or sustained efficiency in airfield and ATC services.
Brian Bruckbauer joined Frequentis on 1 April 2024 as President of Frequentis Defense Inc (FDI) taking over from retiring Jay Balakirsky. Since 2021, Brian served as the President and CEO of the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), where he led the organization on a new strategic path to advance airspace integration for all airspace users. Prior to that, he retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Brigadier General.
Starting in 2025 the award will be known as “USAF Brigadier General Brian R. Bruckbauer Airfield Operations Flight of the Year award”. The award was renamed in recognition of Brian’s career accomplishments and in appreciation of his contributions to the advancement of USAF Airfield Operations.
“Being recognized by the U.S. Air Force in this manner is a true honor for Brian, who should feel proud of this meaningful tribute. Including his name in the Airfield Operations Flight of the Year award acknowledges Brian’s personal journey but is also a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence within our industry. This recognition serves as a reminder of the importance of our work and motivates us to strive for even greater heights in the years to come,” says Norbert Haslacher, Frequentis CEO.
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