Steve Biernesser (Allegheney Valley, 1980 Outstanding Participant) recently retired from the USAF with a long list of medals and awards:
– F-22 Senior Military Engineer of the Year, 1997
– Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with Valor device)
– Air Force Achievement Medal (received twice)
– Air Force Commendation Medal
– Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (received three times)
– Defense Meritorious Service Medal