AFSC 2F0X1
Fuels Management & Distribution
Awards
See also: Aircraft Fuel Systems Awards
See also: Navy Aviation Fuels Specialist Awards
See also: Navy Oil Spill Response Team Awards
Fuels Distribution Supervisor
Staff Sergeant Fernando S. Costas distinguished himself by meritorious service as Fuels Distribution Supervisor and Fuels Service Center Controller, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 355th Mission Support Group, 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. During his tenure in this important assignment, Sergeant Costas established himself as the indispensable backbone of fuels distribution. He issued more than 3.5 million gallons of aviation fuel to 16.7 thousand home station and transient aircraft without a single delay or safety incident. His diligence and attention to detail led to his selection as the lead Fuels Service Center controller where he flawlessly directed the issue of 141 million gallons of aviation fuel to 17.2 thousand aircraft. In addition, Sergeant Costas completed meticulous quality reviews on 30,000 transactions, thus ensuring a complete and accurate audit trail for the 31.5 million dollar fuels account he managed. Finally, while deployed in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and JOINT TASK FORCE HORN OF AFRICA, he facilitated the issue of 49 million gallons of aviation fuel that supported over 2,000 combat sorties. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Costas reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Fuels Laboratory Technician
Senior Airman Juan E. Ortiz distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Fuels Laboratory Technician, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 374th Mission Support Group, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan. During this period, Airman Ortiz fueled Fifth Air Force's busiest transit hub, supplying two thousand aircraft with 3.2 million gallons of aviation fuel. His exceptional performance earned him ten superior performance awards, including recognition for directly supporting Presidential and Vice Presidential missions, as well as two key leader summits, resulting in a Letter of Appreciation from the Presidential Airlift Group. Additionally, Airman Ortiz teamed with thirty-eight aircrew members during Exercise KEEN SWORD, enhancing warfighting capabilities by executing Yokota's first C-130J hot refuel in support of Agile Combat Employment. Furthermore, he led thirteen Airmen during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE, delivering ninety-eight thousand gallons of fuel for one thousand Joint All-Domain Command and Control operations supporting ten thousand NATO servicemen, which contributed to his selection as his squadron's Airman of the Quarter. Moreover, Airman Ortiz filled a non-commissioned officer role, coordinating with two Defense Agencies and the Army Corps of Engineers to certify five hundred feet of piping, preventing a five-month delay in a fifteen million dollar upgrade. Finally, he completed six Community College of the Air Force courses and a cryogenics course, which enabled him to repair a six thousand gallon liquid oxygen tank and save two thousand dollars per month. His efforts contributed to his flight winning the Mission Support Group Team of the Quarter Award. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Ortiz reflect credit upon himself, the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
NCOIC, Fuels Laboratory
Staff Sergeant Marcus W. Middlebrooks distinguished himself by meritorious service as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Fuels Laboratory, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron, 23d Mission Support Group, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. During this period, Sergeant Middlebrooks led two fuels laboratory technicians and directed 4,000 fuel tests for nine tanks, and validated 10 million gallons of fuel, which contributed to Air Combat Command's first HH-60W rescue, saving one life. Additionally, he supported three Agile Combat Employment exercises by liaising with the Air Force Petroleum Agency on developing quality control standards for the Strategic Aircraft Refuel Cart. His efforts certified the use of the prototype equipment, delivered 89,000 gallons of fuel, and led to the Air Force's first Lead Wing certification. Moreover, while deployed to Al Asad Air Base as a Forward Area Refueling Point member, Sergeant Middlebrooks held 984 alert hours and flew seven combat missions, assisting with the transfer of 15,000 gallons of fuel to nine aircraft, which enabled the movement of six tons of cargo and 12 passengers throughout a 408,000 square mile area of responsibility. Finally, he partnered with the United States Army to establish a fuel site survey merging joint service requirements, which facilitated the issue of 20,000 gallons of fuel, strengthening the Combined Joint Task Force's reach and interoperability. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Middlebrooks reflect credit upon himself, the 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Fuels Operation Section Chief
Staff Sergeant Fernando S. Costas distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Fuels Operation Section Chief, 121st Logistics Readiness Squadron, 121st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker International Airport from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Costas supported the complete restructuring of the Fuels Management Flight to align with Air Force Instruction 23-201 and prepare for the upcoming Logistics Compliance Assessment Program and Air Mobility Command Compliance Inspections. The long hours of research and preparation paired with the exceptional abilities of Sergeant Costas yielded the grade of excellent for the flight in both inspections while simultaneously supporting an aggressive home station ops tempo of over 1,300 mobile refuelings and moving over 6 million gallons of jet fuel. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Costas reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Fuel Laboratory Technician
Airman First Class Jason D. Lark distinguished himself by meritorious service as Fuel Laboratory Technician, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. During this period, Airman Lark's dedication to duty led to the safe delivery of two million gallons of aviation fuel and zero aircraft launch delays. Additionally, his efforts ensured a staggering 10 minute response time which consistently exceeded the Air Combat Command standard by 67 percent and earned him the "Pumper of the Month" award an unprecedented five times. Finally, while deployed to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, Airman Lark demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and vigiliance while providing security and observation of Third Country Nationals and ensuring the completion of a 730,000 dollar Fire Department and the construction of a new 715,000 dollar airfield fence. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Lark reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Fuels Management Specialist
Staff Sergeant William H. Bustillo distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Fuels Management Specialist, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 627th Air Base Group, Joint Base Lewis McChord, McChord, Washington. During this period, Sergeant Bustillo issued more than five million gallons of JP-8 jet fuel to more than 750 home station and transient aircraft while maintaining an average nine minute response time. Additionaly, his keen mechanical abilities led to the rebuilding of eight single point refueling nozzles, saving the Air Force fourteen thousand dollars in replacement costs. Sergeant Bustillo's natural leadership abilities led to the fabrication and installation of 20 danger signs at seven POL facilities which was instrumental to the flight winning the William N. Penton Award for 2005 and 2007 as the best Fuels flight in Air Mobility Command and the 62d Logistics Readiness Squadron winning the Warren E. Carter Supply Effectiveness Award for 2007. Furthermore, Sergeant Bustillo's attention to detail enabled him to perform a flawless reconciliation of a nine million gallon fuels account, processing two thousand transactions for an impeccable end of year closeout for fiscal year 2009. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Bustillo reflect credit upon himself, the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Fuels Laboratory Technician
Senior Airman Bryan J. Jackson distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Fuels Laboratory Technician, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. During this period, Airman Jackson provided over 2,240,000 gallons of JP8 with an average response time of eight minutes to 2,445 aircraft, contributing to him earning "Top Pumper of the Year" in 2010. In addition, he completed Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System school with an unprecedented 98 percent final grade. As a Fuels Laboratory Technician, Airman Jackson sampled over 65,000 gallons of fuel, tracked calibration and repairs for 39 equipment items, and responded to a pipeline leak which identified six contaminated R-11s totaling 36,000 gallons of JP-8 securing 1.3 billion dollars in mission critical assets. Further, Airman Jackson deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq where he supplied 1,000 gallons of AVGAS to the Predators which was the DoD's largest UAV mission. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Jackson reflect credit upon himself, the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Fuels Laboratory Technician
Staff Sergeant James D. Green distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Fuels Laboratory Technician, Fuels Management Flight, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, 379th Mission Support Group, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid Air Force Base, Qatar. During this period, Sergeant Green's superb efforts were key in managing the quality control of the largest fuel account in the Department of Defense. He personally collected 157 tank truck and pipeline fuel receipts and validated the quality of two hundred and fifty nine thousand dollars worth of jet fuel, diesel fuel, and mogas supplying the Wing's 47 Forward Operating Bases. In addition, Sergeant Green was handpicked to brief the Mission Support Group Commander on laboratory operations and fuel analysis procedures, earning praise for his comprehensive presentation. Furthermore, Sergeant Green created a sampling box to safely store equipment needed to perform daily API samples. His attention to detail guaranteed safe transportation for the precision equipment, sustaining the laboratory's mission capabilities. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Green reflect credit upon himself, the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Fuels Laboratory Technician
Senior Airman Alvin C. Hayes distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Fuels Laboratory Technician, Fuels Management Flight, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, 379th Mission Support Group, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Udeid Air Force Base, Qatar. During this period, Airman Hayes' superb efforts were key in managing the quality control of the largest fuel account in the Area of Responsibility. He personally collected 841 samples and performed 2,785 analyses, ensuring the integrity of 156 million gallons of jet fuel. In addition, Airman Hayes was instrumental in the exceptional support rendered during the buildup of the Bagram Air Base Afghanistan Fuels lab. His efforts aided in the gathering and shipping of seven thousand dollars of high demand fuel testing equipment in less than two weeks. Furthermore, Airman Hayes performed four critical grey foam tests for a C-130 Hercules, validating fuel tank integrity in support of OPREATION NEW DAWN. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Hayes reflect credit upon himself, the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
