Targeting Analyst Citations

NCOIC, Intelligence Targeting

Master Sergeant Keith O. Wright distinguished himself by meritorious service as NCOIC, Intelligence Targeting, 112th Air Operations Squadron, 193rd Special Operations Wing, State College, Pennsylvania, from XXXXX XXXXX to XXXXX XXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Wright delivered a masterful performance during Arctic Keystone. He balanced time and personnel constraints to ensure all targeting cell training objectives were met. In addition, he pre-loaded more than 500 targets in preparation for the exercise, facilitating target development, target system analysis, and weaponeering by 112th AOS targeteers. Moreover, Sergeant Wright juggled a variety of tasks during the vital Targeting Effects Team phase of the ATO cycle, and ensured TNLs were merged, prioritized, and validated for inclusion into the daily JIPTL. Finally, due to his aggressive networking within the Air community, he was selected to attend the Nellis Integrated Air Defense Symposium (IADS), the premier Air Defense conference in the Air Force. The information gleaned from this conference significantly increased the 112th AOS ISRD's situational awareness of and readiness for worldwide Air Defense issues. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Wright reflect great credit upon himself, the 112th Air Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.

NCOIC, 603d Air & Space Operations Center

Master Sergeant Joshua A. Garcia distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, 603d Air and Space Operations Center, Third Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany from XXXXXXXXXX to XXXXX XXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Garcia deployed to a classified location where his exceptional system knowledge and dedication were vital to the mission success of Operation SHARP SENTRY. He efficiently led a joint team in the testing of the 700 million dollar Command and Control weapons system to validate more than thirty missile defense threats and provided vital targeting information to forward deployed coalition assets. Additionally, Sergeant Garcia directed eleven training events, spanning four agencies, which validated coalition early warning ability to protect the Host Nation. Finally, he used his expertise to develop an OPSCAP matrix, restructure local checklists, and establish a communication link status tool which led to improved situational awareness, unification of certified positions, and enhancement of mission capabilities. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Garcia reflect credit upon himself, the 603d Air and Space Operations Center, and the United States Air Force.

Joint Targeting Officer

Major David M. Gilbert distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Joint Targeting Officer, Combat Assessment Branch, Joint Intelligence Center (JIC), United States Central Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. During this period, Major Gilbert led the initial development and implementation for the Command's combat assessment training module specifically designed to support the CENTCOM Intelligence Support Center (CISC) weekend training program, increasing Reserve participation and production capacity by more than fifty percent. Additionally, Major Gilbert led a seamless transition between active duty and Reserve combat assessment support, managing the production of over 1,100 Operation INHERENT RESOLVE combat assessment graphics which directly affected an increase in overall combat assessment readiness within Joint Targeting Enterprise Architecture by seventy five percent. Furthermore, while serving as Director of CISC Operations, Major Gilbert orchestrated the first-ever joint service support to certify 32 Army Reserve personnel during the annual readiness exercise, achieving an all-time high in certifications and setting a new standard for CENTCOM joint Reserve operations. Lastly, Major Gilbert spearheaded senior leader focus groups on the expansion of CISC intelligence support to JIC operations, aligning new Reserve positions to critical mission sets and culminating in a fifty five percent increase in production of critical intelligence focus areas. The distinctive accomplishments of Major Gilbert reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Targeting Program Manager

Staff Sergeant Alvin C. Grantham distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Targeting Program Manager, 509th Operations Support Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Grantham resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of Operation Epic Fury. As the B-2 Targeting Program manager during Operation Epic Fury, Sergeant Grantham functioned as the primary Targeting advisor for B-2 Targeting, coordinating with Wing leadership, SIO, Weapons and Tactics, Wing Weapons Officer, TWAC, and other intelligence agencies to ensure the successful execution of hundreds of adversary high value Targets. Additionally, he developed and implemented novel process changes during combat operations, leading to a sixty percent reduction in planning process time and enabling significant communications progress for five organizations in a joint environment. Further, during active combat operations, he was tasked to provide Targeting process feedback to the AFGSC A2 Director and provided a Joint level Targeting debrief for SOFRIC to enable process changes for future operations. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Grantham reflect great credit upon himself, the 509th Operations Support Squadron, and the United States Air Force.

Targeting Analyst

Senior Airman Charles D. Lambert distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Targeting Analyst, 509th Operations Support Squadron, 509th Operations Group, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. During this period, Airman Lambert provided critical Technical Targeting support during Operation Epic Fury, identifying Target criticalities, providing elegant weaponeering solutions, and providing Target RFI support to the Mission Planning Cell (MPC) chief, resulting in the successful engagement of 234 Targets and multiple First-In-Combat engagements for the U.S. Air Force. In addition, he provided oversight to local data transfer processes by coordinating with AFCENT TET and optimizing Operational Target data for the Tactical domain to ensure one hundred percent data transfer accuracy for B-2 Target engagements. Finally, Airman Lambert provided critical feedback to his team to support the development of novel data transfer processes critical to operational timeliness. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Lambert reflect great credit upon himself, the 509th Operations Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.

Terminal Attack Control Party

Airman First Class Daniel E. Woodbury distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Terminal Attack Control Party, 807th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, 504th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group, COP Siah Choy, Afghanistan, from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, Airman Woodbury's outstanding professional skill, knowledge, and leadership aided immeasurably in the success of OPN Ghorak Pass. Airman Woodbury provided timely and accurate targeting data to the on-scene Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). His actions ensured the safety of more than 150 personell conducting critical operations in Ghorak Pass during the check point build. In addition, Airman Woodbury assisted in the deconfliction of over eighty hours of Close Air Support and controlled more than one hundred hours of ISR to overwatch friendly forces and provide an early threat warning. Finally, while controlling ISR, Airman Woodbury identified a safer, more reliable route out of the pass, which led to the safe return of 210 U.S. Forces and local nationals. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman First Class Woodbury reflect credit upon himself, the 807th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.