April 5, 2024
GENERAL John D.W. Corley ORDER OF THE SWORD CHALLENGE COIN w/ Ceremony Program
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An Order of the Sword Ceremony is always a historical event...a very big event that goes into the historical records. These items are from the Order of the Sword Ceremony honoring General Corley, the Commander of Air Combat Command. The coin is 2 inches in diameter. The program covers the sequence of event, key positions within ceremony, a biographical sketch of General Corley's career. Below is part of the press release found on AF.mil_____________________________________________ 1/19/2010 - OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Approximately 500 members from across Air Combat Command gathered at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13 to induct retired Gen. John D. W. Corley into ACC's Order of the Sword.General Corley became the fifth person to receive the honor, which is the highest the enlisted corps can bestow upon an officer. "To be selected for induction into the elite order, a person has to be an amazing leader and personify the meaning of the sword ... truth, justice and power, rightfully used," said ACC Command Chief Master Sgt. Martin S. Klukas. "Furthermore, that person had to demonstrate unrelenting dedication to the enlisted corps and General Corley did that and much more," said Chief Klukas, who was also the chief master sergeant of the mess for the event. The ceremony's attendees included Airmen from every
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