Dr. William Head may be a well-known asset at Robins Air Force Base, but he has recently proven to be a bit of a national treasure as well.

Recognized by the Air Force Historical Foundation, Head, base historian, will add another award to his extensive collection Wednesday when he arrives in Washington, D.C. for the AFHF's formal banquet.

There, he will receive the award for best article, for a piece published last winter in the foundation's quarterly journal, "Air Power History." The article is titled "The Battles of Fallujah: Urban Warfare and the Growth of Air Power" and focuses on the Air Force's integral role in the 2004 campaign - often considered a turning point in the war in Iraq.  

"Fallujah was a typical urban battlefield, but we used various Air Force weapons systems to take the city," he said. "It was different in that we were part of it. We really proved our worth."

Though Head has received numerous awards during the course of his career as a college professor and 30 years at Robins, he said this one - his first from the historical foundation - ranks toward the top, especially given that he was up against many experts in the field vying for the coveted prize. 

"It's a nice honor, and I'm thrilled," he said. "The foundation has been around since 1953, and some of the people who have received it are well-known and significant historians. I'm proud to be a part of that group."