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Newman Medal
Society of American Military Engineers > About SAME > Awards & Recognition Programs > Service Medals & Awards > Air Force

Award_Newman The Newman Medal is named in honor of Maj. Gen. James B. Newman, Jr., U.S. Air Force

Presented for outstanding contribution to military engineering by a civilian or military member of the U.S. Air Force. This medal was first awarded in 1955.

Eligibility: Members of the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, at Major Air Commands, Bases, or other Civil Engineering units, regular, reserve, U.S. National Guard, or civilian, on active or inactive duty or retired.

Criteria: Most outstanding contribution to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research, or development. Review Air Force Instruction 36-2817 for detailed criteria and nomination procedures.

Most Recent Recipients

  • 2009 Col. Brian D. Yolitz, P.E., USAF
  • 2008 Col. Terry Watkins, USAF
  • 2007 Col. John L. Eunice III, USAF
  • 2006 Col. James S. Brackett, P.E., USAF
  • 2005 Col. Gus G. Elliott, Jr., P.E., USAF
  • 2004 Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers, USAF
  • 2003 Col. Brian L. Miller, Ph.D., USAF

Past Newman Medal Recipients