Production Superintendent Awards

Production Superintendent

Master Sergeant Donad T. McGeehan distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as a Production Superintendent, 332d Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, 332d Expeditionary Air Base Group, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing. During this period, Sergeant McGeehan led 115 Airmen from 10 diverse Air Force Specialty Codes through 4,108 maintenance actions in support of 12 A-10C aircraft valued at one billion dollars. Additionally, he partnered with the host allied nation to return the Wing's sole gaseous oxygen servicing unit to full mission capable status. His guidance ensured the resotration of each aircraft's on-board breathing system which safeguarded 42 aircrew personnel. Furthermore, Sergeant McGeehan identified and corrected the Wing's hung munition aircraft facing direction by authoring new operating instructions which encompassed all attack and fighter aircraft mission design series. Finally, he integrated 230 personnel and 120 critical equipment items amidst a surge of 24 additional aircraft. His efforts directly supported 624 close air support and combat sorties for Operations HAWKEYE and CYCLONE STRIKE, resulting in the elimination of 70 high profile targets and the capture of seven insurgents. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant McGeehan reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Production Superintendent

Master Sergeant Christopher M Alonzo distinguished himself by outstanding service while serving as Production Superintendent, 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California. During this period, Sergeant Alonzo led more than 360 active duty, Reserve, and civilian maintainers across eight Air Force Specialty Codes, directing launch, recovery, inspection, and repair operations for 18 C-5 aircraft valued at $6.3 billion. He was instrumental in generating 1,478 sorties and 7,234 flying hours that delivered 28 million pounds of cargo and 3,200 personnel across multiple Combatant Commands while sustaining a worldwide departure reliability rate above 78 percent, driving aborts below one percent, and reducing Total Non-Mission Capable Maintenance by 16 points. Additionally, he led 142 Airmen in the restoration of a long-term grounded aircraft by coordinating with three external agencies to resolve 2,000 discrepancies requiring 8,300 man-hours, eliminating 2,400 hours of downtime and returning the fleet to full mission capability. He further expedited the rebuild of three cannibalized aircraft by overseeing the replacement of 24 critical components, removing all from Hangar Queen status and enabling support to NASA and SpaceX missions, including the movement of $15.7 billion in satellite equipment and the airlift of 17 NASA rescue divers for Test Flight 11. Furthermore, he advanced joint-force interoperability by developing a helicopter support and sling-load program, previously created during his Contingency Response tenure, which was recognized by Air Mobility Command Commander General Mike Minihan for its innovation and mission impact. He directed high-tempo operations during Exercises GOLDEN PHOENIX and MOBILITY GUARDIAN, generating 173 flying hours and 41 sorties that delivered 350 tons of cargo, moved 221 personnel, and supported the deployment of 15,000 joint forces throughout the Pacific region, contributing to his unit earning multiple Production Team of the Year awards. He masterfully managed manpower, supply, and maintenance resources by overseeing more than 1,000 scheduled inspections, correcting 67 documentation discrepancies, resolving 35 administrative issues, and supporting 1,400 missions with zero dropped objects while sustaining a 99-percent scheduling effectiveness rate and increasing worldwide reliability by 11 percent. Moreover, he pioneered digital modernization by developing advanced monitoring tools and a real-time fleet status board, improving scheduling efficiency by 10 percent, enhancing decision-making, and elevating squadron readiness. Finally, he strengthened Airmen and the unit by mentoring 12 expediters and over 50 crew chiefs, serving as an Additional Duty First Sergeant, and ensuring fairness in three Enlisted Force Distribution Panels, improving morale, discipline, and cohesion across the squadron. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Alonzo reflect great credit upon himself, the 60th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the United States Air Force.