Squadron Scrapbook

330th RCS has ball at FunFest

6/10/2008 - A 330th Recruiter Squadron Delayed Enlistment Program member judges a football toss as local recruiter Tech. Sgt. Eric Hofherr awards prizes to winners at the Indianapolis Colts FanFest June 6 in Anderson, Ind. The event celebrating the NFL team’s 25th anniversary featured autograph signing sessions by Colts players and cheerleaders, and a free musical performance by Jon McLaughlin. The 330th RCS sponsors Air Force recruiting activities at six additional FanFest events and 16 Make It Personal tours taking place June and July in Indiana and Kentucky. The event also takes place Thursday in Louisville, Ky. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Amy Cost)

Indianapolis Colts Punter Hunter Smith experiences flying a T-6A Texan II in a simulator with coaching from Lt. Col. Chris Irwin, 559th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, during the team’s visit to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, June 1. Coach Dungy, Bill Polian, team president and an Air Force Recruiting Service honorary commander, and Colts players Gary Brackett, Hunter Smith, Bob Sanders, Justin Snow and Adam Vinatieri visited the base to add to their knowledge of the Air Force and share their appreciation for the work of U.S. military servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lindsey) Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy autographs Maj. Tim Woliver’s trading card during the team’s visit to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, June 1. Coach Dungy, Bill Polian, team president and an Air Force Recruiting Service honorary commander, and Colts players Gary Brackett, Hunter Smith, Bob Sanders, Justin Snow and Adam Vinatieri visited the base to add to their knowledge of the Air Force and share their appreciation for the work of U.S. military servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lindsey) Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Air Force presents top civic award to Indianapolis Colts

General William R. Looney III, Air Education and Training Command commander, and Air Force Recruiting Service commander, Brig. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, present Indianapolis Colts team president Bill Polian (middle right) and head coach Tony Dungy with the prestigious American Spirit Award at midfield prior to kickoff of the Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs National Football League game at the RCA Dome, Nov. 18 in Indianapolis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Carl Berry)

by Major Sean McKenna
Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs

11/16/2007 - INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts earned the National Football League's Lombardi Trophy as the Super Bowl XLI champions last February in Miami. Now the team can add the Air Force's American Spirit Award to its ever-expanding trophy case.

General Bill Looney, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented Colts team president Bill Polian and head coach Tony Dungy with the prestigious award at midfield prior to the kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs at the RCA Dome here Nov. 18.

The American Spirit Award is the Air Force's highest form of recognition given to civilian organizations that have shown longstanding commitment and support to Air Force recruiting efforts.

"The entire Colts organization has demonstrated incredible continued support to the Air Force and to our recruiting efforts," said Brig. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, who also attended the presentation. "All of them are to be applauded for their sustained excellence both on the field and in their communities."

The Super Bowl champion Colts has worked closely with the Air Force for many years. This year, the team started the "Colts in Motion Tour," an interactive marketing campaign in which Colts players and cheerleaders joined together with Air Force recruiters to promote community awareness. The organization also entered into a premium advertising agreement with the Air Force and provided autographed memorabilia for AFRS events.

Several Colts, including Mr. Polian, Coach Dungy and players Gary Brackett, Bob Sanders, Hunter Smith, Justin Snow and Adam Vinatieri, visited Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio June 1 and spent the day visiting with airmen and their families and seeing the Air Force's mission firsthand.

"It's just an honor to be affiliated with such a great organization like the Indianapolis Colts but also with the Air Force and what they do for our country," said Mr. Snow following his visit to Randolph.

The American Spirit Award was first presented in 1980 to legendary comedian and actor Bob Hope. Since then, recipients have included such dignitaries as Rudolph Giuliani, Dolly Parton, Paul Harvey, Reba McEntire, the Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals.

"What is best about both the Colts and the United States military, particularly the Air Force, is we are all about excellence and teamwork and accomplishing great things," General Vautrinot said.

In addition to the award presentation, General Looney also served as the Colts' honorary team captain during the coin toss. Staff Sgt. Justin Allen, Air Force Band of Flight, sang the national anthem and the Grissom Air Reserve Base Honor Guard presented the colors. Also, the 16-person Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team from Bolling AFB, Md., performed on the field at halftime.

The Indianapolis Colts bested the Kansas City Chiefs with a heart-pounding late-game field goal, winning 13-10.

Operation Blue Suit XXVIII winner

Staff Sgt. Jerry Evans, 330th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, Air Force Recruiting Service Operation Blue Suit XXVIII winner

STEPped up

Master Sgt. Amy Cost, 330th Recruiting Squadron marketing representative, accepts a gift welcoming her into the Air Force Top Three following her promotion to E-7 under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Presenting the award are Lt. Col. Robert W. Trayers Jr., left, 330th RCS commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Charles E. Lamer Jr., squadron production superintendent and Sergeant Cost’s supervisor. The STEP program is reserved for staff to master sergeants who have performed exceptionally well during their careers and are selected for promotion by their commander. (Courtesy photo by Terry Meyer

Super Flag honors

Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs football fans honor the U.S. military in the RCA Dome Jan. 6 during halt-time of the 2006-2007 first round playoff. The participating servicemembers are assigned to military organizations and installations in Indianapolis, Illinois and Ohio. Included in the event were the 330th Recruiting Squadron from Indianapolis, Ind., and the 338th RCS from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Cost) Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs football fans honor the U.S. military in the RCA Dome Jan. 6 during halt-time of the 2006-2007 first round playoff. The participating servicemembers are assigned to military organizations and installations in Indianapolis, Illinois and Ohio. Included in the event were the 330th Recruiting Squadron from Indianapolis, Ind., and the 338th RCS from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Cost) Download Full Image | E-mail a friend

Airmen, Soldiers and Marines present the Super Flag to Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs football fans in the RCA Dome Jan. 6 during the pre-game show of the 2006-2007 first round playoff. The participating servicemembers are assigned to military organizations and installations in Indianapolis, Illinois and Ohio. Included in the event were the 330th Recruiting Squadron from Indianapolis, Ind., and the 338th RCS from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Cost )