3E4X1 Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance
Master Sergeant Craig M. Lancaster distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance, 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, 332d Expeditionary Mission Support Group, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing, Joint Base Balad, Iraq from XXXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXXX. During this period, while under constant threat of rocket and mortar attack, Sergeant Lancaster's leadership and technical expertise resulted in major contributions to Unites States Forces-Iraq and Joint Base Balad operation, drawdown, and closure. He oversaw 23 Airmen in the daily maintenance and repair of a 10 million dollar Reverse Osmosis Water Purification plant that produced over 1.2 million gallons of potable water per day, sustaining 18,000 base personnel. Additionally, Sergeant Lancaster led an 80-person and 28-vehicle water distribution and sewage recovery fleet and ensured a supply of 400,000 gallons of potable water per day to critical base facilities. Moreover, he was hand selected to serve as Contractor Officer Representative for the base fixed price infrastructure contract and two direct work contracts totaling over 55 million dollars annually. Finally, he orchestrated the seamless transition of work from 190 contractor personnel to 44 Iraqi Nationals, while maintaining the same level of service to 447 base facilities. His foresight and diligence sustained the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's drawdown during the base's final 30 days, saving the Air Force more than 300,000 dollars in additional contract costs. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Lancaster reflect great credit upon himself, the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Senior Airman Joshua F. Bladen distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Water Fuels Systems Maintenance Journeyman, 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Jaber, Kuwait, from XXXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXXX. During this period, while deployed to Kuwait, Airman Bladen was an indispensable factor in the reopening of the base after being closed for nine years. Airman Bladen was instrumental in surveying and unclogging an eight-inch sewer line affecting more than 30 sewer manholes and halting the use of 22 base facilities. In addition, Airman Bladen contributed to the successful completion of other projects including the installation of four latrine facilities for 160 flightline personnel, establishing a 2,000-foot base water supply line, and providing the base dining facility with water for daily operations. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Bladen reflect credit upon himself, the 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Justin S. Mahan distinguished himself as Water Fuels Management Craftsman, 175th Civil Engineering Squadron, 175th Wing, Martin State Airport, Baltimore, Maryland from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Mahan developed and established the 175th LFM Reoccurring Work Program to ensure that the proper inspections, accountability, and maintenance of the fuels storage area would be accomplished in accordance with Air Force and OSHA standards. Additionally, Sergeant Mahan authored and implemented a self-test program for the Water Fuels Management section to support the integration of the Liquid Fuels Management Career Development Course which raised the pass rate for the Water Fuels Management section from zero to 80 percent. Finally, Sergeant Mahan stood up the Water Fuels Management section's safety program which led to the establishment of the 175th Civil Engineer Squadron's shop safety binders and an effective safety program. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Mahan reflect credit upon himself, the 175th Civil Engineering Squadron and the United States Air Force.