Fighter pilot from Shaw AFB named as best in USAF

Capt. Hugh Walker, a 77th Fighter Squadron weapons officer, was announced as winner of the Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Award and the Robbie Risner Award.

The Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Award is given to a fighter pilot for outstanding proficiency and professionalism in flying a fighter aircraft.

The Robbie Risner Award was created in September 1976 and is awarded to the Air Force weapons officer who makes the biggest combat impact in the first year after graduating from the Weapons Instructor Course at Nellis AFB, Nev.

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