Special Recognition Page
Peterson Air & Space Museum
21st Space Wing/MU
150 East Ent Avenue
Peterson Air Force Base CO 80914-1303

The Peterson Air and Space Museum recognizes the following individuals or organizations for their contributions to our museum to preserve and portray the heritage, history and missions of the Peterson Air Force Base and the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Historical District.
USAF (Ret) Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan presenting Wayne and Karen Farrow with the Museum Foundation's first Volunteer Special Recognition Award on 10 Jan 03. Click here to view the citation letter.
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On 21 June 2003, USAF (Ret) Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan presented T/SGT Bill Emery & M/SGT Barry Brown from the 144th FW Fresno CA ANG with F-106 t-shirts in recognition for the 144th FW's support for the Peterson Air and Space Museum's F-106 display aircraft.
On 22 Aug 03, USAF (Ret) Brigadier General Jerry M. Drennan presented Summer Hires Tia McKean and Eric Pizana mementos for their outstanding performance to the Museum during the Summer of 2003.
On 23 Jan 04, USAF (Ret) Brigadier General Ronald D. Gray presented Elizabeth A. Edwards, Director of Volunteer Services & Conservator, a memento and certificate for "Volunteer of the Year - 2003"
On 22 Apr 04, Elizabeth Edwards received a Certificate of Appreciation  for being a nominee for the Peterson Air Fore Base's 2004 Volunteer Excellence Award

On 21 May 04, Jerry and Elizabeth Edwards received letters of appreciation for their outstanding support to the Pete Museum.
On 10 July 04, Curator Dr. Mary Elizabeth Ruwell received a memento for her service to the Museum.
Ernie & Jane Newman receive NSDAR Award
for Excellence in Community Service
On 02 Dec 04, retiring Museum Director Mike McCorkle
receives recognition for two years of service
On 28 Jan 05, USAF (Ret) Brigadier General Ronald D. Gray (L) and USAF (Ret) Brigadier General Jerry M.
Drennan (R) presented USAF (Ret) CMSGT Edward W. Weaver (C) an award for "Volunteer of the Year - 2004"
On 07 Feb 06, USAF (Ret) CMSGT Jack L. McKinney was presented the "Volunteer of the Year - 2005" award. Pictured are left to right; USAF (Ret) B/G Mike Drennan, USAF (Ret) CMSGT Jack McKinney, PA&SM Director Gail Whalen, & USAF (Ret) M/G George Douglas.
On 12 Feb 07, USAF (Ret) SMSGT Erville G. Smalley was presented the "Volunteer of the Year - 2006" award. Pictured are left to right: PA&SM Director Gail Whalen, USAF (Ret) SMSGT Erv Smalley, USAF (Ret) B/G Mike Drennan.
On 11 Feb 08, USAF (Ret) Lt.Colonel John C. Cawood was presented the "Volunteer of the Year - 2007" award. Pictured are left to right: Foundation President USAF (Ret) B/G Mike Drennan, USAF (Ret) Lt. Colonel John Cawood, and Chairman of the Board USAFR (Ret) M/G George Douglas.