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Loadmaster Citations
C-130J Instructor Loadmaster
Master Sergeant Andrew T. Bohannon distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as a C-130J Instructor Loadmaster, 815th Airlift Squadron, 403rd Operations Group, 403rd Airlift Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi from 17 MARCH 2023 to 23 SEPTEMBER 2024. During this period, the outstanding professional expertise, leadership, and consistent efforts of Sergeant Bohannon resulted in the effectiveness and success of the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Force Reserve Command missions. Additionally, he flew countless missions in support of Cope North, Silver Arrow, Swift Response, and Cobalt Shield, flying 170 sorties, instructing over 400 hours, and delivering over 179 combat troops, while airdropping and airlifting 387 tons of mission essential cargo. Further, Sergeant Bohannon served over 120 days in direct support of Air Mobility Command's Tanker/Airlift Control Center, flying over 28 missions. Finally, Sergeant Bohannon participated in three high-visibility missions to move more than 750,000 dollars in assets for Marine One critical support team and equipment in aid of the Presidential Support movement, resulting in his award of Non-Commissioned Officer of the quarter. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Bohannon reflect great credit upon himself, the 815th Airlift Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
C-130 Flight Test Loadmaster
Technical Sergeant William Berglund distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight as a C-130 Flight Test Loadmaster, 413th Flight Test Squadron, 46th Operations Group, 46th Test Wing, Air Armament Center, Hurlburt Field, Florida, from 14 September 2010 to 25 October 2011. During this period, Sergeant Berglund flew 30 low and medium risk test missions accumulating 113 hours supporting command directed developmental test and evaluation programs on the HC-130J, C-130E/H, MC-130E, and NC-130H aircraft. He was primary aircrew for seven low risk flight test missions on the C-130E/H, in which he collected aircraft flight performance and characteristics data for Special Operations MC-130 defensive system upgrades. Additionally, he flew 14 medium risk flight test sorties for a classified program that provided increased special operations capabilities in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. Moreover, Sergeant Berglund flew five low risk flight test missions on the MC/C-130E that evaluated the new Variable Speed Drogue system for new MC-130J aircraft. Finally, Sergeant Berglund played a vital role in supporting the Airborne Tactical Laser Program by flying the first ever air to ground target firing of a laser weapon system. The professional ability and outstanding accomplishments of Sergeant Berglund reflect great credit upon himself, the 413th Flight Test Squadron and the United States Air Force.
C-130 Aircraft Loadmaster
Technical Sergeant Nathan E. Perdue distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as C-130 Aircraft Loadmaster, 731st Airlift Squadron, 302d Operations Group, 302d Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Perdue resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of the Air Force Reserves' missions. Sergeant Perdue deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, flying 13 combat sorties in a high threat environment, and delivering over 300 combat troops and 80 tons of mission essential cargo. In addition, Sergeant Perdue served over 200 days in direct support of Air Mobility Command's Tanker/Airlift Control Center, flying over 40 missions in support of Aeromedical evacuations of wounded combat personnel from U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility to home station. Finally, Sergeant Perdue participated in four high-visibility missions to return human remains to the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Perdue reflect great credit upon himself, the 731st Airlift Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Loadmaster, C-5 Galaxy
Technical Sergeant Joshua A. Christensen distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Loadmaster onboard a C-5 Galaxy, 3rd Airlift Squadron, 436th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. During this period, Sergeant Christensen flew over 1,500 Mishap Free Flying Hours in support of Operations Joint Endeavor, Northern Watch, Phoenix Shark, Phoenix Silver, Quick Lift, Restore Hope, Southern Watch, and a variety of other operations. In addition, Sergeant Christensen distinguished himself while deployed to Kandahar Air Base in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served as the on-scene commander for nine Unexploded Ordnance incidents during the construction of a new runway. Further, Sergeant Christensen volunteered for a 179 day deployment to Eskan Village, where he served as the NCOIC of the Installation Control Point main gate and led the daily search of over 300 vehicles and 500 personnel with zero casualties or security incidents. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Christensen reflect great credit upon himself, the 3rd Airlift Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
C-17 Loadmaster
Technical Sergeant Kevin N. England distinguished himself by meritorious service as C-17 Loadmaster, 732nd Airlift Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. During this period, Sergeant England amassed more than 2,800 flight hours and 400 combat hours in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. His dedication and professionalism ensured the safe delivery of over 15,000 tons of critically needed wartime supplies and more than 2,500 personnel. Additionally, while performing mission support duties, Sergeant England identified inefficiencies in the order writing process and revised the labor intensive procedure, improving efficiency and reducing final delivery time by twenty-five percent. Finally, as Treasurer of the Peter J. McCullough Aircrew Fund, he administered more than 35,000 dollars in assets and safeguarded the charitable organization's continuing ability to support aircrew members and their families in times of need. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant England reflect credit upon himself, the 732nd Airlift Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Formal Training Unit Instructor Loadmaster
Staff Sergeant Pamela C. Considine distinguished herself by meritorious service as Formal Training Unit Instructor Loadmaster, 62nd Airlift Squadron, 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, from XXXXXX XXXXXX to XXXXXX XXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Considine's efforts contributed to the Wing's success in training and qualifying combat-ready C-130 loadmasters from 37 nations and the United States Marine Corps. In this important assignment, she accumulated over 1,100 ground and flight training hours in support of initial and mission qualification training for 38 student loadmasters. Additionally, Sergeant Considine identified several errors during the Reduced Flying Initial Qualification courseware validation process. Her timely corrective actions improved accuracy for all future students and reduced flying safety issues exponentially. Further, as the 62nd Airlift Squadron Formal Training Unit Course Manager, she tracked and scheduled flight training events for over 350 initial aircrew members, ensuring an on-time graduation rate of eighty-eight percent, the highest in ten years. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Considine reflect credit upon herself, the 62nd Airlift Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Pilot and Weapons Systems Officer
First Lieutenant Peter M. Devore distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Pilot and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), 428th Fighter Squadron, 340th Flying Combat Group (340 FTG), Randolph Field, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. During this period, Lieutenant Devore's leadership skills as Pilot and WSO Squadron Supervisor were instrumental to the success of aerial port flight-line operations. As an aerial Commissioned Officer in Charge for Load Planning, he ensured his fellow Airmen were prepared for the 2001 Operational Readiness Inspection. His revision of the unit training program eased scheduling concerns, ultimately resulting in an overall Excellent rating and garnering recognition as a 428th Fighter Squadron Star Performer. Further, while deployed multiple times in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and NEW DAWN, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Lieutenant Devore coordinated the Aerial Port, Air Mobility Division, Tanker Airlift Control Center, and Airfield Departure/Arrival Control Group for inter-theater airlift requests. His dynamic load planning experience directly resulted in the successful movement of 27 Persistent Threat Detection and Ground Surveillance Systems on 650 missions. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Devore reflect credit upon himself, the 428th Fighter Squadron and the United States Air Force.