Inbound Cargo Clerk Awards

NCOIC, Material Management Operations

Technical Sergeant Bryan L Tolentino distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as NCOIC, Material Management Operations, 607th Material Maintenance Squadron, 607th Air Support Group, 7th Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During this period, Sergeant Tolentino led a four-member team overseeing supply accounts across four geographically separated units, requisitioning over five thousand assets valued at 89 million dollars, increasing combat capabilities for 1,600 War Reserve Material Unit Type Codes. Additionally, Sergeant Tolentino guided Inbound Cargo operations, remedying sixty erroneous transactions and facilitating 312 receipts valued at 1.7 million dollars, reducing processing time by twenty percent. Moreover, he bolstered the Agile Combat Support cargo research by collaborating with three bases, reconciling 140 cases totaling 1.6 million dollars in Air Force assets, averting a financial liability investigation. Finally, Sergent Tolentino led a critical training event, certifying thirteen contractors on supply tasks for three separate programs, and providing team members the ability to resolve deficiencies and correct inaccuracies noted on a previous Staff Assistance Visit inspection. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Tolentino reflect credit upon himself, the 607th Air Support Group and the United States Air Force.

Inbound Cargo Clerk

Senior Airman Stephen P. Herzig distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Inbound Cargo Clerk, 451st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, 451st Expeditionary Mission Support Group, 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. During this period, Airman Herzig oversaw the two point five million dollar monthly container program. His meticulous management skills procured government assets and saved over 25 thousand dollars in detention costs. Additionally, he was coined by the Prime Beef Superintendent for single handedly downloading over 200 mattresses in less than 30 minutes, eliminating wing bed down issues. Furthermore, Airman Herzig expeditiously packed and moved 34 pieces of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance equipment. His diligence and streamlined processing resulted in a 12-hour asset turn around, vital to covert and intelligence operations for HH-60G search and recovery missions. Finally, Senior Airman Herzig in-checked 4,000 Mission Capable aircraft parts, and transferred them to Supply Receiving within one hour of receipt, sustaining 22,000 on-time combat sorties and 234 bombs on adversary forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Herzig reflect credit upon himself, the 451st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.

Inbound Cargo Supervisor

Senior Airman Sheila R. Dunning distinguished herself by outstanding achievement as Inbound Cargo Supervisor, Logistic Readiness Deployment Distribution Cargo Section, 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, 322nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. During this period, as the sole Inbound Cargo receiving clerk, Airman Dunning oversaw the in-check, receipt, and routing of more than 1,250 equipment items and 72,000 tons cargo, contributing to the efficient operations of the entire Wing and the mission it supports. In addition, she secured EOD x-ray machines, improving Inbound Cargo's ability to identify hazardous material and IEDs and protect personnel. She continually evaluated and obtained receiving organizations' correct information for Inbound Cargo, facilitating the daily transfer of cargo while eliminating mission delays due to transportation. Further, she identified a mishandled weapons shipment and obtained and corrected the shipping information, preventing the loss of seven thousand dollars in assets. Finally, she guided the distribution of MRAP kits and in-processed and loaded 15 wire harness kits, increasing MRAP capability and base security. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Dunning reflect credit upon herself, the 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.

Inbound Cargo Operations Manager

Staff Sergeant Shea K. Taylor distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while assigned to the 60th Aerial Port Squadron, 60th Maintenance Group, 60th Air Mobility Wing from 6 March, 2018 to 15 March, 2022. During this period, Sergeant Taylor became the focal point of Inbound Cargo Operations, training over 40 Traffic Managers on the receipt process of over 13 Million assets. Additionally, he helped coordinate the swift movement of 960,000 rapid diagnostic tests, 100,000 N95 masks in what would be the first of many USAID Covid-19 relief missions to India. Furthermore, Sergeant Taylor represented the 60th Air Mobility Wing by leading the largest humanitarian relief in Air Force history during Operation Allied Refugee, enabling the movement of over 124,000 Afghans. Moreover, he demonstrated extraordinary logistics execution during the Ukraine Bunker operations, directing three 12 person teams, covering 24 hour operations, while ensuring secure and rapid response. His efforts empowered over, XXX vehicles, carrying XX rounds of ammunition, worth $$ Billion dollars. Finally, Sergeant Taylor's dedication and leadership garnered him 60th Aerial Port Squadrons Support Professional of the Quarter, 60th Maintenance Group's Support Professional of the Quarter, and 60th Aerial Port Squadron's Airmen of the Year. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Taylor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.