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Ref: AFI 36-2803 Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, Attachment 4
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Ref: AFI 36-2803 Air Force Awards and Decorations Program, Attachment 4 |
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Airman First Class Paul H. Stanley distinguished himself by outstanding service as an Air Transportation Apprentice, 16th Transportation Squadron, 16th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida. During this period, he contributed immensely to the deployment, employment, and redeployment phases of the wing's Operational Readiness Inspection, COMMANDO ACTION. While working long stressful hours under austere weather conditions, he interfaced directly with the Deployment Control Center and prepared over 100 load plans. He was also instrumental in executing all facets of the transportation career field by performing aerial delivery, fleet services, passenger and cargo processing, and traffic management functions. His hard work and dedication to duty ensure 1,150 passengers and over 1,000 tons of cargo were flawlessly transported to and from Cecil Field, Florida via air and surface transportation. His involvement directly contributed to the wing receiving an overall "Excellent" rating. In addition, he was recognized by the Air Force Special Operations Command Inspector General as a "Professional Performer". The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Stanley reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Major Chris M Putnam (Maj Oscar Corredor) distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while assigned to the 375 AMDS, 375 MDG, Scott AFB. (95 AMDS, 95 MDG, Edwards AFB) Maj Putnam (Maj Corredor) distinguished himself as a member of Task Force Bon Voizen during Operation New Horizon from 29 May 2011 through 11 Jun 2011. He was selected as a member of a (25?) member medical team that provided care to over 7500 patients in (Bocavelle?), Haiti during a 2-week MEDRETE. Maj Putnam (Maj Corredor) was the ophthalmic team lead directing 3 providers, 2 translation assistants, and 1 ophthalmic technician while procuring more than 2000 spectacles and nearly 1000 donated medications. His team examined over 1500 patients dispensing nearly 1200 spectacles, 900 medications, performing 25 minor surgical procedures, and referring 15 high risk patients for definitive surgical care. Maj Putnam's (Maj Corredor's) leadership and recommendation directly led to his NCOIC being awarded the Army Acheivement Medal by the Task Force base commander. The distinctive accomplishments of Major Putnam (Maj Corredor) reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Technical Sergeant Gepson J. Auguste distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, Macdill Air Force Base, Florida. Sergeant Auguste volunteered to support the 6th Security Forces Squadron in support of operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During this period, Sergeant Auguste was appointed Shift Lead of Tanker Way Gate and his meticulous leadership of the morning shift ensured accurate vehicle inspection of over 300 vehicles a day, and expeditiously processing contractors entering the facility. Additionally, Sergeant Auguste was appointed Training Monitor at Tanker Way Gate and was an integral part of his assigned airmen successfully completing their correspondence courses. Furthermore, Sergeant Auguste's leadership was crucial to the successful findings of drug paraphernalia and final denial to base access. Finally, Sergeant Auguste's outstanding professional skill and knowledge aided immeasurably in safe-guarding Macdill Air Force Base. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Auguste reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Staff Sergeant Erik V. Marsaln distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as an Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. During this period, Sergeant Marsaln provided exceptional maintenance capability critical to the completion of over 2,048 combat airlift missions delivering over 11,000 passengers while sustaining an impressive 93 percent maintenance departure reliability rate. More specifically, while performing a basic post inlet and exhaust inspection, Sergeant Marsaln identified and repaired six damaged first stage fan blades, eliminating parts order and mission delay saving Air Force $60K in replacement costs. His actions enabled delivery of essential blood and medical supplies to awaiting forces in Baghdad. Additionally, his expeditious assessment and replacement of a C-17 engine ignition lead under "red ball" time constraints guaranteed zero delay in the delivery of supplies to war fighters in Afghanistan. Finally, his astute leadership was vital to the 728th Air Mobility Squadron moving over 33,000 tons of cargo. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Marsaln reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Airman First Class Hap W. Arnold distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Theater Battle Management System Administrator, 504th Air Communications Squadron, United States European Command, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. Before deploying to Joint and Coalition Exercise RED FLAG 00-1, Airman Arnold performed the work of an entire workcenter, single-handedly preparing, deploying, planning, and implementing the full theater battle management equipment compliment. He led a crew of six airmen for three weeks in the loading and marshalling of twelve pallets of equipment valued at over 6 million dollars. Throughout the exercise, Airman Arnold managed Contingency Theater Automated Planning System configuration and databases and kept all networking records, accounts, and databases current on a daily basis ensuring 100 percent accessability and accuracy. His outstanding efforts were directly responsible for exercise success and increased readiness.
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Staff Sergeant Melinda C. York distinguished herself by outstanding achievement while assigned to the Special Operations Communications division, 437th Communications Squadron, 437th Support Group, 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina. When contractor installation problems rendered the secure telephone system for special operations inoperable, and the Department of Defense's proposed solution was months, possibly years, away, she was one of three team members who volunteered to tackle the problem. She was an integral part in the planning and putting the solution into action. Working around training schedules and alert and flyig missions, the team worked nights to finish the project in only 7 days. When all was done, the team moved eight 50-foot electrical conduits and totally rewired the system. Her initiative saved the Air Force over thirty thousand dollars and enhanced combat readiness.
Citation to accompany the award of the Air Force Achievement Medal
Staff Sergeant Carl M. Thoroughgood distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as a mission-essential team member of Operation Fiery vigil, Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines. During this period, Sergeant Thoroughgood's superior performance and outstanding professionalism aided immeasurably in the protection of lives and equipment, and the recovery of operations at Clark Air Base following the volcanic eruptions of Mount Pinatubo. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Thoroughgood reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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