  In 2013, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of this Award to recognize continuing contributions to the Tan Son Nhut Association. Requirements for this Award are that the person be a previous Dragon Award recipient and who has, by his or her efforts, contributed significantly to the operation of the Association for a sustained period of time. |
 In 2007, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of this Award to recognize extraordinary performance and activities by a member of the Tan Son Nhut Association which advances the stated purposes of the Association. Those purposes, distilled from Article 1, Section 3, of our Bylaws, are: (1) perpetuate the history of Tan Son Nhut Air Base, especially as it existed from 1959 to 1975; (2) to recognize and honor those who served at or were affiliated with the base; and (3) to conduct benevolent, cultural, educational, and social programs of benefit to the Associations members and others. The Award, called the Tan Son Nhut Military Order of the Dragon, was so named because the Dragon Symbolizes power and excellence, valor and audacity, heroism and perseverance, nobility and divinity. A Dragon defeats all obstacles until achieving success. It is energetic, decisive, optimistic, intelligent, and ambitious. In Vietnam, the Dragon is considered the most important and sacred symbol and the universe, the life, the existence, and the growth. Written nominations for the Award, setting forth specific justification in support of the nomination, are submitted either to the President (for members of the Board) or to the Board (for everyone else). If anyone believes a person is worthy and should be nominated for the Award, do not hesitate to take action! |
 In 2012, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of this Award to honor any member who is steadfast in allegiance to the association; one who has attended most of our reunions, regardless of the cost, location or time of year; or a member who can be called upon to help as needed, a "go to" person. |
 In 2012, the Board of Directors approved the establishment of this Award to honor any member or non-member who has a prolonged record of helping the poor, the homeless, the underprivileged or who assists veterans of any era and their families. |
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 Carvell, Richard A., 12th Reconnaissance Intelligence Technical Squadron (Photo Lab OIC), Supreme Order of the Dragon Jernigan, Sharon., Wife of Tan Son Nhut Veteran, Johnnie Jernigan, Anchor Award Beavercreek, OH VFW Post 8312, Golden Knight Award |
 Mortensen, Paul., Det 19, 9th Air Postal Squadron, Postal and Courier, Military Order of the Dragon Csordas, Rena., Wife of Andy Csordas, Anchor Award Plunkett, Trish., Wife of George Plunkett, Anchor Award |
 Penn Jr., Hugh D., 633rd Combat Support Group, CBPO, Military Order of the Dragon Ahrens (Dang), Susie., 377th Combat Support Group and 377th Services Squadron, Military Order of the Dragon Lindbeck, Richard W., 377th Security Police Squadron, Anchor Award Veterabs Cafe and Grille, Myrtle Beach, SC, Golden Knight Award |
 Fields, Gary R., 377th Civil Engineer Squadron, Military Order of the Dragon Earnest, Tom A., 377th Combat Support Group, Golden Knight Award Pierce, Wes and Judy ,"Heros Night Out", Golden Knight Award Stewart, J.D., MD (Magic Dude), Golden Knight Award Turman's Bar and Grill, "Military Morning", Golden Knight Award |
 Csordas, Andrew E., Special COMSEC Support Detachment, Military Order of the Dragon Kricho, Joseph S., 1876th Communications Squadron, Military Order of the Dragon Grimaud, Lowell A., Det 1, 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Flightline Maintenance Officer, Golden Knight Award |
 JERNIGAN, Sharon, Wife of Johnnie Jernigan, 460th Armament and Electronics Maintenance Squadron, Military Order of the Dragon BESSETTE, John, Husband of Carol Bessette, Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Anchor Award GARD, Deborah, Wife of Dean Gard, 377th Services Squadron, Golden Knight Award CLARK, Catherine, Tan Son Nhut Association Scholarship Recipient |
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