Response Force Citations

Senior Airman Derrick P. Sutton distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Response Force Leader in support of Operation [Name]. During a deployment of over 180 days, Airman Sutton demonstrated unwavering commitment to safeguarding personnel, assets, and operations. Utilizing the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) and Backscatter technology, he successfully inspected more than 5,000 personnel and 9,000 vehicles, ensuring the security of 3.1 billion dollars in assets and 2,000 personnel within a 268-acre compound. Throughout the deployment, Airman Sutton showcased exceptional leadership, conducting 180 Random Anti-Terrorism Measures and periodic checks on sensitive ramps, patrolling U.S. territory, and responding to five facility alarms, a vehicle accident, and 45 Lidar Stop Sign enforcements. These efforts were instrumental in maintaining a secure environment for 380th Expeditionary Ground Base Defense (EGBD) personnel and equipment. In addition, Airman Sutton played a critical role in enabling the success of sensitive reconnaissance missions, supporting over 1,000 sorties and 1,200 MQ-9 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, and protecting 150 million dollars in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) assets. Further, he demonstrated a commitment to community engagement by volunteering for multiple holiday events, embodying the well-rounded Airman concept. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Sutton reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Senior Airman Sean R Milton distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Response Force Member, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, 449th Air Expeditionary Group, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, Manda Bay, Republic of Kenya. During this period, Airman Milton provided around the clock security for intelligence and reconnaissance assets valued at more than one hundred million dollars. His vigilance enabled 1.5 thousand successful sorties, providing continental stability throughout East Africa in support of operation OCTAVE SHIELD. Additionally, Airman Milton served as a flight intelligence representative, providing monthly briefings on enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures, solidifying physical security awareness. Furthermore, he conducted 125 random antiterrorism measures, vetting 39 vehicles, 40 deliveries, and 144 personnel while contributing to tactical deception efforts. Finally, Airman Milton instituted an entry control biometrics program, vetting 22 local nationals against terrorist watchlists and facilitating 170 deliveries and ten million dollars in base infrastructure projects. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Milton reflect credit upon himself, the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, and the United States Air Force.

Technical Sergeant Luke D. Cunningham distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as NCOIC, Security Forces, 185th Special Operations Squadron, Joint Special Operations Air Component-Europe, Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania. During this period, Sergeant Cunningham directed contingency security operations as the NCOIC of Security Forces. In this position, he expertly managed and allocated tactical response forces and resources, ensuring absolute force protection coverage. His efforts were vital to the protection of Special Operations Command Europe and North Atlantic Treaty Organization assets, solidifying the European Deterrence Initiative footprint. Furthermore, Sergeant Cunningham was directly responsible for the procurement and implementation of mission essential equipment crucial to the support of Operation ATLANTIC RESOLVE. His astute leadership facilitated 88 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sorties responsible for providing critical information for senior leader decision making. Lastly, he developed joint contingency response capabilities with the United States Army, Romanian forces, and Royal Canadian Air Force leaders. His foresight and experience were pivotal to identifying and resolving joint tactic, technique, and procedure inefficiencies and making massive strides in building partnership capabilities. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Cunningham reflect credit upon himself, the 185th Special Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.