AFSC 2T2X1
Air Transportation
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See also: Passenger Service Awards
See also: Cargo Processing Awards
Section Chief
Technical Sergeant Brandon L. Thomas distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Section Chief, 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 60th Maintenance Group, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force base, California. During this period, Sergeant Thomas was selected to serve as Section Chief where his diligent efforts guided 368 maintenance actions and generated 88 missions, delivering 13 million pounds of cargo and troops, securing Air Mobility Command's best Mission Capability rate and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Additionally, Sergeant Thomas deployed to Ali Al Salem Air Base as lead expediter, generating 68 Special Airlift Assignment Missions, powering the General Soleimani airstrike. Moreover, his expertise was showcased when he swiftly diagnosed a Theater Direct Delivery C-17's traffic alert and collision avoidance system malfunction. Utilizing his years of experience, he replaced the degraded processor, enabling the airlift of two patriot battalions in support of Operation PHANTOM'S CANOPY. Furthermore, Sergeant Thomas was selected to serve as Wing Protocol Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge and flawlessly executed 154 Distinguished Visitor and Wing events and 65 Change of Commands across three Wings and 52 organizations. Finally, his efforts were essential during a short notice extraction supporting 20 military dignitaries and over 180 displaced troops, assuring the quality of life in support of the Hawaiian Hurricane Evacuation. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Thomas reflect credit upon himself, the 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Air Mobility Control Team Leader
During this period, Sergeant Mangin led the Air Mobility Control Team of twelve deployed personnel in the real time execution of 12,000 sorties while delivering 85,000 short tons of equipment and 139,000 passengers in support of three combatant commands. Sergeant Mangin's expertise facilitated a successful Kabul non-combatant evacuation operation, moving 6,000 support forces and 420 short tons of cargo on 630 missions, which aided the exfiltration of 124,000 American citizens, Afghan refugees and Special Immigrant Visa applicants to six temporary safe havens. In addition, he coordinated airlift for 22 airdrops of 63 containers to seven austere drop zones, providing critical capabilities to Special Operation Forces in Syria. Moreover, Sergeant Mangin directed a dignified transfer from Kabul, synchronizing with several organizations and en-route airfields to repatriate 13 fallen heroes in less than 72 hours. Finally, he liaised with 13 joint agencies to expedite 62,000 coronavirus vaccines which mitigated the pandemic's spread across 16 countries and synchronized 169 aeromedical missions, airlifting over 1,000 patients and ensuring the continued medical care for over 21,000 deployed military members. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Mangin reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Craftsman
Technical Sergeant Samuel F. Fingston distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Air Transportation Craftsman, 48th Aerial Port Squadron, 624th Regional Support Group, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, as the primary Air Transportation Standardization Evaluation (ATSEV) ramp evaluator, Sergeant Fingston single-handedly developed a comprehensive ATSEV evaluation schedule, earning marks as the Commander's top program with an overall ninety five percent effectiveness rating. Additionally, Sergeant Fingston's foresight and operational knowledge directly resulted in the expeditious movement of more than 200 short tons of cargo and the certification of all training requirements during Annual Training, ensuring mission readiness. Finally, his leadership contributed to the expeditious movement of more than 5,000 passengers and 300 support vehicles during 234 critical missions in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Fingston reflect great credit upon himself, the 48th Aerial Port Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Craftsman
Technical Sergeant Donald P. Hill distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Air Transportation Craftsman, 38th Aerial Port Squadron, 315th Mission Support Group, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, the professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Hill contributed to the successful movement of 235 passengers and over one hundred tons of United States and foreign cargo to support classified missions around the globe. Additionally, while assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Sergeant Hill implemented changes to passenger processing that reduced delays by fifty percent and delivered soldiers to the front lines of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE, allowing U.S. forces to retake Mosul. Finally, Sergeant Hill played a critical role in the movement of more than 4,000 passengers on a variety of classified missions during a period when Air Mobility Command's operations tempo was at historic levels, contributing to the squadron being selected as the 2016 Air Reserve Component Air Transportation Activity of the Year. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Hill reflect credit upon himself, the 38th Aerial Port Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Craftsman
Technical Sergeant Donald P. Hill distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Air Transportation Craftsman, 38th Aerial Port Squadron, 315th Mission Support Group, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Hill demonstrated leadership, professional skill, and extensive knowledge as a supervisor for the Cargo Processing Flight. He revised the training program leading to an immediate increase in the rate of successful upgrade training, driving a one hundred percent pass rate for 13 new Airmen. Additionally, while deployed in support of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Sergeant Hill's cargo handling expertise led to a coordinated effort with Global Air Transportation Execution System technicians to locate 80 pallets of frustrated cargo, eliminating over 200,000 hours of port hold time. Furthermore, Sergeant Hill initiated a ticket system that tracks cargo in non-GATES locations, which reduced the time needed for manual location and processing by 3,000 man hours annually. Finally, Sergeant Hill created an asset recovery system that recovered over one million dollars in Air Force assets and redistributed them to fill critical requirements. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Hill reflect great credit upon himself, the 38th Aerial Port Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Journeyman
Staff Sergeant Kelly B. Sizemore distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Air Transportation Journeyman, 81st Aerial Port Squadron, 315th Mission Support Group, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, as a passenger services representative, Sergeant Sizemore screened more than 15,000 passengers in accordance with Transportation Security Administration regulations. He confiscated 124 weapons and 245 unauthorized items or contraband, ensuring flight safety and mitigating risk. In addition, while deployed to Ali Al Saleem, Kuwait, he synchronized the movement of over 15,000 tons of hi-visibility cargo on more than 3,000 war fighting airlift missions supporting OIF and OEF theaters. Moreover, while deployed on the Hickam Annual Tour, he flawlessly processed more than 3,100 passengers and 350 tons of cargo, flying on 233 aircraft, providing essential augmentation for the 735th Air Mobility Squadron. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Sizemore reflect credit upon himself, the 81st Aerial Port Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Superintendent
Senior Master Sergeant John S. Kennedy distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service as Air Transportation Superintendent, 87th Aerial Port Squadron, 445th Mission Support Group, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Kennedy deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, in support of Operation NEW DAWN as the Air Terminal Operations Center (ATOC) Duty Officer. After successfully establishing operations, he was reassigned to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM where he served as Air Freight Superintendent. He supervised over seventy-five Airmen around-the-clock supporting multiple aircraft simultaneously while under constant threat of enemy fire. Sergeant Kennedy processed thirty thousand passengers, sixty thousand short tons of cargo on four hundred missions. His technical expertise facilitated the flawless download of 130 MATV/MRAPs worth over one hundred million dollars, boosting the war fighter's ability to engage the enemy. Additionally, his efforts were key to the seamless replacement of the 101st Combat Air Brigade which consisted of 202 AH-64, OH-58, and UH-60 helicopters. Moreover, his diligent service in the ATOC contributed to a near perfect score achieved in the 2010 Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection when the squadron earned an amazing ninety nine percent compliance rate. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Senior Master Sergeant Kennedy reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Craftsman
Master Sergeant Nicholas R. Davis distinguished himself by meritorious service as Air Transportation Craftsman while assigned to 81st Aerial Port Squadron, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina from 14 March 2007 to 21 April 2013. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Davis were vital to the 81st Aerial Port Squadron's operational capability and mission readiness. While serving as Interim Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Special Handling, his exemplary attitude toward training was unrivaled. Under his leadership, his team of highly motivated inspectors consistently delivered flawless results while assembling marshalling yards and processing cargo every Unit Training Assembly weekend. In addition, Sergeant Davis provided exceptional support to coalition partners while deployed to Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, contributing to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in the fight against Al Qaeda terrorist networks. As the Cargo Processing Superintendent, he ensured 13,000 short tons of cargo were flawlessly delivered to the war fighters on 4,309 missions. Finally, his leadership created a positive environment and excellent work ethic among all members of the 81st Aerial Port Squadron and directly contributed to the unit being recognized as the best Aerial Port Squadron in 22nd Air Force by being awarded the 2009 Air Transportation Activity of the Year. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Davis reflect great credit upon himself, the 81st Aerial Port Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Air Transportation Apprentice
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.