Ground Transportation Journeyman
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Senior Airman Oswaldo Mobley distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Ground Transportation Jouneyman, 90th Logistic Readiness Squadron, 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. During this period, the contributions and leadership of Airman Mobley were instrumental to the mission's success and the safety of the United States. He managed the logistical transportation of more than 12,000 components and 630 mission capable parts valued in excess of 40 million dollars, enabling timely delivery in support of over 30 base missions. Additionally, he facilitated a forty thousand dollar contract to rehabilitate an important vehicle wash facility, yielding a significant improvement in productivity for two wings. Further, he strategically stationed 23 vehicles and 128 security personnel to conduct critical nuclear transfer missions, maintaining safety while bolstering relations between the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Mobley reflect credit upon himself, the 90th Logistic Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Airman First Class Michael C. Hovey distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Vehicle Operations Apprentice, 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 37th Mission Support Group, 37th Training Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During this period, Airman Hovey maintained and operated a variety of flight-assigned vehicles valued at more than five million dollars. By optimizing load plans and synchronizing scheduling, he delivered three million dollars in aircraft computer systems three weeks ahead of schedule and significantly increased air power capability. Moreover, he overcame a lack of resources to deliver over 1,000 M-16 rifles for shipment to the AOR, improving war readiness. Additionally, due to his reliability and professionalism, he was selected to provide protocol support for over 70 Distinguished Visitors. He was also chosen to chauffer general officer dignitaries on tours of Lackland Air Force Base to observe basic training techniques and parades, earning praise from senior Wing leadership. Finally, Airman Hovey was selected to provide transportation for civilian media during the Secretary of Defense visit, in observance of the Air Force's combat role and to honor wounded soldiers. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Hovey reflect great credit upon himself, the 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the United States Air Force.