Combat Ammunition System Awards

Technical Sergeant Richard B Hart distinguished himself by meritorious service as Combat Ammunition System Functional Analyst, Air Force Program Executive Office, Enterprise Logistics Directorate, Legacy Systems Division, Base Maintenance Branch, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Alabama. During this period, Sergeant Hart performed functional development testing spanning two program releases, executing 552 scripts in which he identified more than one hundred application deficiencies prior to worldwide release to over six thousand munitions users located on 260 military installations. His keen attention to detail ensured one hundred percent accountability of the 24 billon dollar Air Force munitions inventory. Additionally, Sergeant Hart's technical expertise proved invaluable as he devised a system advisory notification pop-up capable of instantly informing 13,000 users of mission critical information. Furthermore, he supervised the release of the software update that introduced hand-held technology. This technology cuts user processing time by 50 percent while saving over one hundred thousand man hours a year. Finally, he validated a software patch that synchronized munitions data ensuring the data integrity of 183,000 line items. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Hart reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Senior Airman Hunter S Thompson distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Conventional Maintenance Crew Chief, 51st Munitions Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During this period, Airman Thompson filled a Non Commissioned Officer position and lead 11 Airmen in sustaining 223 maintenance operations and filling 170 custody transfers that supported 14 accounts with zero mission delays, ensuring the protection of America, its borders, and its allies. In addition, Airman Thompson demonstrated exceptional innovation by developing a Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS) that is compatible with the Movement Tracking System. He then trained 11 crew chiefs in its operation, reducing preparation delays and transaction time by seventy percent. Furthermore, he eliminated an explosive threat by identifying a heat hazard. His attention to detail prompted an immediate reorganization of thirty thousand temperate sensitive munitions, preserving asset reliability and ensuring the safety of 117 personnel. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Thompson reflect credit upon himself, the 51st Munitions Squadron and the United States Air Force.

Staff Sergeant Anthony O. Crago distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Lead Software Developer, Enterprise Logistics Systems Divison, Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, Alabama. During this period, Sergeant Crago contributued to the first organic six-member mobile application effort, authoring 148,000 lines of code, and saving the program management office more than fifty thousand dollars in contracting costs. Futhermore, Sergeant Crago facilitated the Combat Ammunition System information technology equipment inventory by identifying and validating 220 items worth 236,000 dollars, thereby maintaining one hundred percent command, control, communications, and computers accountability. Finally, Sergeant Crago authored the Combat Ammunition System master help sheet, streamlining eight thousand processes and eliminating redundant data, reducing code bloat by thirty percent. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Crago reflect credit upon himself, the Enterprise Logistics Systems Divison, and the United States Air Force.