FARNBOROUGH, England, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Week today announced the presentation of the 2012 John Curtis Sword Award to Major General James O. Poss, the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.   The award was presented Wednesday night at a reception during the Farnborough International Airshow.

"Aviation Week is proud to present General Poss with the Curtis Sword Award.  His dedication to transatlantic leadership and cooperation in the aviation and aerospace industries exemplifies the spirit of this award," said Greg Hamilton, President, Aviation Week.

General Poss is responsible to the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force for policy formulation, planning, evaluation, oversight, and leadership of Air Force ISR capabilities. He has previously served as the Director of intelligence at both Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Combat Command. Prior to his current assignment, he was Director, ISR Strategy, Integration and Doctrine, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.

The Curtis Sword award is named for John Curtis, former U.K. Marketing Director of Aviation Week & Space Technology.  Conceived as a tribute by Curtis' friends and colleagues, the sword was inspired by his tireless efforts to promote Anglo-American aerospace cooperation.

For news, videos and photos from Farnborough, go to http://aviationweek.com.  Farnborough attendees can also visit Aviation Week in Chalet C29 or at the ShowNews Office in the Media Centre.

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SOURCE Aviation Week