Cyber Transport Systems Technician
Staff Sergeant Ronald J Leigh distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Cyber Transport Craftsman, 332d Expeditionary Communications Squadron, 332d Expeditionary Mission Support Group, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing, Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. During this period, Sergeant Leigh was the unit's primary voice technician and was directly responsible for the unit's success during the largest tactical voice implementation since Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and the largest in the history of the Theater Deployable Communications program. He efficiently managed the base voice switch by meticulously maintaining and updating essential cable records for over 700 phones, producing switch utilization reports, and managing the installation and configuration of crash net phones to provide immediate communications for base emergency response. In addition, Sergeant Leigh maintained over 30,000 feet of voice and data cable, enabling over 500 Defense Switch Network (DSN) phones for 1,300 users in support of F-16 and F-18 aircraft sorties providing air support and convoy escort operations over Iraq during Operation New Dawn. Moreover, he tested and punched down over 200 phones on the base's Main Distribution Frame and trained multiple technicians on punch down procedures. Finally, he programmed over 30 NIPRnet and SIPRnet Cisco switches, enhancing the security and reliability of the network that serves over 900 users, including the 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Navy VAQ-138 Electronic Attack Squadron. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Leigh reflect credit upon himself, the 332d Expeditionary Communications Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Mitchell A Johnson distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while assigned as Cyber Transport Journeyman, 776th Expeditonary Air Base Squadron, 449th Air Expeditionary Group, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti. During this period, while in support of Operation OCTAVE SHIELD, Sergeant Johnson supported 720 network systems and resolved more than 300 communications requirements, maintaining around the clock support for 1,100 joint warfighters. Additionally, he resolved a nine month chronic maintenance system outage, restoring control for 17 MQ-9 Reapers, valued at 387 million dollars. Further, Sergeant Johnson created a C4ISR network redundancy initiative, securing a multi-network collaboration with AFRICOM, enabling the transmission of classified intelligence data to signal analysts. Moreover, he deployed to Combined Security Location Simba, Republic of Kenya, to augment three Cyber Transport and Client Systems personnel, during a COVID-19 induced manning delay, returning operations to normal. Finally, Sergeant Johnson participated in the relocation of a tactical operations center, securing the Magogoni Airfield, and allowing emergency medevac missions across East Africa. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Johnson reflect great credit upon himself, the 776th Expeditonary Air Base Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Senior Airman Kelly F. Reed distinguished herself by meritorious service while assigned as Cyber Transport Systems Technician, 319th Communications Squadron, 319th Mission Support Group, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. During this period, Senior Airman Reed deployed for 180 days to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar where she relocated six major network devices supporting 113 data links, directly enabling over one thousand Joint Intel operations. Airman Reed's outstanding technical skills were instrumental in the standup of the Grand Forks High Frequency Global Command Station as she installed and tested 42 new circuits critical to the presidential support mission. Further, her networking experience was critical during site surveys and identified areas in need of upgrade during the six million dollar Combat Information Transport System infrastructure revision. Finally, Airman Reed spearheaded the design for the 1.6 million dollar Integrated Defense Sensor System, providing the Base Defense Operations Center base-wide perimeter visibility, as well as the Department of Defense Biometric Identification System, allowing identity card verification at multiple locations and greatly enhancing the Wing's security posture. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Reed reflect great credit upon herself, the 319th Communications Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Scott A. Pershing distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while assigned as Cyber Transport Systems Technician Journeyman, 916th Force Support Squadron, 916th Mission Support Group, 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour-Johnson AFB, North Carolina from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Pershing consistently demonstrated professional skill, decisive leadership and initiative in the continued success of the 916th Force Support Squadron. As a backup generator crew leader, he revised the generator operating instructions, diagrams, and user training criteria at 18 generator sites, reducing backup power problems by 50 percent. In addition, he trained 160 user agency personnel to ensure user competency and safety in operating mission critical facility generators. Further, he responded to a burnt transformer standby call and established generator power for base housing in less than two hours. Finally, Sergeant Pershing was a member of the BAK-12 aircraft barrier crew during Exercises AIR WARRIOR and AIR ADVERSARY and ensured tail-hooked equipped aircraft had a safe landing environment during in-flight emergencies, preventing the potential loss of both fighter aircraft and pilots. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Pershing reflect credit upon himself, the 916th Force Support Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Alexander D Price distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Cyber Transport Craftsman, 644th Combat Communications Squadron, 36th Contingency Response Group, 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During this period, Sergeant Price's professional skill and leadership were key to ensuring the availability of 20 million dollars of Theater Deployable Communications equipment in support of Pacific Command's contingency operation plan. He maintained a meticulous inventory, identifying more than 800,000 dollars of equipment shortfalls and took immediate corrective actions, restoring the availability of four complete deployable communication kits. In addition, he led a five-member Global Hawk team in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, collecting 15,000 photos used in the capture of six hundred insurgents. Furthermore, during Exercise COPE TIGER, Sergeant Price led the expedited installation of 250 workstations and telephones, over 5,000 feet of cable, and 125 non-secure and secure terminals. His efforts facilitated the generation of 850 aircraft sorties and successfully trained nearly 2,700 joint force members. Finally, Sergeant Price's oversight of two equipment accounts with over two thousand assets worth six million dollars earned praise from the Inspector General team and helped the squadron earn an "Excellent" Compliance Inspection rating and recognition as the Pacific Air Force Lieutenant General Harold Grant Award winners as the best small communications unit of the year. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Price reflect credit upon himself, the 644th Combat Communications Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
