-Quick to react when fellow Airman fell from maintenance stand at deployed location; performed emergency on-scene first aid--stabilized head injury until medical personnel arrived; assisted in medical evacuation
-Exuded NCO-like leadership during last minute aircraft "tail swap" ensuring 100% accuracy on required tasks
-- Received laudatory remarks from CENTAF Director of Mobility Forces "Best mobility operation in AOR"
-Unlimited potential--definitely on right track; continue to challenge this rock-solid Airman and promote BTZ
-Excellent performer; eager and capable to accomplish any duties with high quality, efficiency and integrity
-Tenacious warrior; deployed to Talil AB, Iraq in support of OIF; launched/recovered over 1000 US/allied acft
-Take-charge Airman; headed liquid oxygen pallet build-up team; 20 servicing carts delivered 24 hours early
-Highly versatile; assisted in download/depalletize of cargo; $250K in mission essential parts delivered to FOL
-Self-motivated; compiled/led team to harden 25 bomb shelters at Talil AB, Iraq; ensured force protection
-Fearless; discovered fuel leak during refueling operation; quickly terminated refuel and evacuated personnel
-- Directed emergency response personnel and spearheaded cleanup; minimized negative environmental impact
-Selfless volunteer; picked up trash for 12+ hrs throughout Knik River; community recreational area beautified
-Positive AF image! Dedicated to base/community; donated blood to Red Cross; ensured ready supply of blood
-Keen eye for smallest detail; discovered damaged main landing gear tire during basic postflight inspection
-- Diligently removed and replaced tire in under 90 minutes; enabled acft to complete next scheduled mission
-Superb inspection habits; identified leaking brake hose swivel; resealed assembly; airdrop mission on-time
-Continuously strives for excellence; ready for increase in responsibilities and challenges; promote now
-Enthusiastic, motivated maintainer; highly effective in execution of assigned duties; instills motivation in peers
-Vast system knowledge; discovered loose alignment plates on NATO C-130 paratroop door during acft launch
-- Expertly rigged assembly in 15 minutes; ensured on-time delivery of Army Special Ops paratroops for OEF
-Responded to inflight emergency loss of oil; troubleshot/replaced oil indicator upon landing; acft quick turned
-Alert; recovered acft with hung flares; evacuated US/Host nation troops, safed acft; saved lives and $28M acft
-Head and shoulders above his peers; continue to challenge with more responsibilities; promote immediately
-Razor sharp mechanic; aggressively tackles every challenge; routinely demonstrates superior technical ability
-Expert inspector; located 13 inch crack on horizontal stabilizer of C-130H aircraft during preflight inspection
-- Assisted machinists with repair; returned aircraft to fully mission capable status 2 hours ahead of schedule
-Meticulous attention to detail; discovered frayed condition lever cable during installation of engine truss mount
-- Assisted engine specialists with cable replacement; permited departure as scheduled for next day's mission
-Troubleshot inoperative generator control unit prior to launch; removed/replaced unit; ensured on-time takeoff
-Sprang into action; assisted troubleshooting aileron malfunction; pinpointed problem to a loose control cable
-- Performed rig/operational checks 2 hours under job standard; vital to 100% deployed mission effective rate
-Relentless pursuit of excellence; completed Career Development Courses 1 full month ahead of schedule
-- Prime example for others to follow; scored 89% on Career Development Course end-of-course examination
-Deployed to Karshi-Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan; directly supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
-- Key contributor to the launch and recovery of 927 sorties; delivered 2,580 tons of cargo/10,825 passengers
-Superior Airman who favorably impacts our unit's success; ready for increased responsibilities; promote now!
-Top achiever with unlimited potential; experienced well beyond years; consistently produced superior results
-Technical competence validated; scored an impeccable zero defect rating on three 3 MXG/QA evaluations
-Dedicated to furthering education; successfully completed four CLEP assessments while deployed to OEF
-Combat warrior; hand-picked by supervision to forward deploy for maintenence recovery team for propeller change at Bagram, Afghanistan; task accomplished in under 5 hours; allowed continuation of combat mission
-Unsurpassed dedication; consistently strives for perfection with exceptional results; promote ahead of peers!
-Outstanding maintainer with unparalleled leadership and management skills; aircraft section's #1 junior NCO
-Deployed to Karshi-Khanabad AB, Uzbekistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF)
-- Supervised launch/recovery of 485 C-130H sorties in 90 days; leadership key to 98% mission success rate
-Deployed to forward operating base (FOB) to support Army airdrops; replaced faulty starter; on-time launch
-Technical expert; troubleshot and repaired leaking refuel manifold; ensured on-time takeoff of OEF mission
-- Delivered 41 pax/15 tons of cargo to Karshi Khanabad AB, Uzbekistan to fight global war on terrorism
-Constructed new mission performance calculator; ensured section's readiness for unit compliance inspection
-Proactively coordinated with 3rd Medical Group to train personnel as CPR/Self-Aid/Buddy Care instructors
-- Eliminated overdues and alleviated training deficiency; enhanced 517 AMU mobility/readiness capability
-Developed innovative tracking system for career development course progress; eliminated overdue upgrades
-- Authored/implemented end of volume/course pretests; resulted in 100% pass rate on end of course exams
-Community leader; volunteered 16+ hours working with "at risk" children with Anchorage's project literacy
-Rock-solid leader! Exudes competence and confidence; natural selection for SNCO position; promote to MSgt
-- Maintained 100% position utilization despite 40% turnover of FCC's; qualified FCC's mission ready 24/7
-Unanimous choice as deployed shift expediter; supervised nine flying crew chiefs on six C-130H aircraft
-- Spearheaded maintenance recovery team to FOB; replaced propeller in 8 hours; mission continued unabated
-Exemplifies leadership, mentorship, and compassion for troops; immediately promote this outstanding NCO!
-Unique professional mechanic; constantly upholds first-class maintenance practices through superior standards
-Impeccably maintained his assigned aircraft at 92% mission capable rate for 642 hours flown during FY03
-Herculean dedication; deployed to Zamboanga, Philippines in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
-- Troubleshot/replaced #3 engine ignition relay for unable to start; allowed mission to proceed as scheduled
-- Directly resulted in completion of six anti-terrorism missions; helped the fight against terrorism to continue
-Emanates highest commitment to mission; deployed to Pope AFB, NC for Joint Airborne Air Transportability
Training; with aircraft stranded at the drop zone troubleshot/repaired #4 engine turbine overheat malfunction
-- Instrumental to airdrop's totaling 336 troops and 93k lbs of equipment; ensured 100% quality combat training
-Led recovery team for aircraft at Fort Yukon, Alaska with seized brake; replaced brake assembly in minimum time; permitted aircraft to complete Arctic resupply mission and return to home station without further incident
-Superbly directed maintenance during Home Station Check; completed inspection 24 hours ahead of schedule
-- Impressive skills and superior loyalty ensured 517 AMU's 100% maintenance scheduling effectiveness rate
-Continuously strives for excellence; ready for immediate increase in responsibilities; challenge and promote
-Versatile NCO; utilized experience while deployed to Yokota, AB Japan for Operation VOLANT SHOGUN
-- Worked overtime replacing #1 engine fuel control to make aircraft ready for next days double shuttle mission
-- Key to 96% deployed flying schedule effectiveness; guaranteed 102 marines safe return home to Iwakuni, AS
-Deployed to Andersen, AFB Guam; identified/adjusted inoperative negative torque bracket during launch of vital search for sailboat lost for 6 days; allowed boat to be found within 5 minutes saving the lives of 13 souls
-Highly committed professional NCO; continue to challenge with more responsibilities; promote immediately
-Absolute first-class maintainer; experienced beyond his years; performs with the highest quality and efficiency
-Discovered and replaced ruptured gas turbine compressor fuel line; vital training mission completed on time
-Isolated major fuel leak during routine refueling operation; quickly terminated refuel and evacuated personnel
-- Directed emergency response personnel and spearheaded cleanup; minimized negative environmental impact
-Razor-sharp maintainer; garnered an outstanding 100% pass rate on six 3 MXG/QA follow-up evaluations
-Mobility minded; spearheaded relocation and setup of entire deployed CTK in forward operating location
-- Outstanding initiative; cleaned, prepared, and painted new deployed facilities; vital to squadron relocation
-Topnotch Airman; volunteered while deployed for base clean-up, ensured clean and safe living environment
-First class mechanic; quickly replaced engine truss mount, returned aircraft to service 1 day ahead of schedule
-Performed predeployment checks on aircraft for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM; allowed on-time takeoff
-Outstanding technician; responded to Red Ball on C-130 brake change; removed and replaced in less than 2 hrs
-- Performance ensured 5,400 lbs of cargo to be delivered in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM
-Continuously strives for excellence; ready for immediate increase in responsibilities; recent promotion earned
-Combat warrior; deployed to Baghdad International Airport in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
-Trained Iraqi Air Force personnel on C-130 maintenance; key to Iraqi self-sufficiency/successful hand-over
-- Spearheaded brake/tire change on Iraqi C-130; ensured aircraft was fully mission capable for night mission
-Team player; integrated with Little Rock engine shop personnel; assisted specialists on change of engine/prop
-- Expertly replaced engine exciter in 30 minutes; ensured delivery of 30 pax/15 tons cargo to Balad AB, Iraq
-Effective, motivated Airman; consistently demonstrates superior maintenance knowledge; promotion deserved
-Take charge Airman; sprung into action when aircraft experienced unsafe landing gear condition upon landing
-- Safely recovered aircraft/expedited tow to clear Elmendorf's only active runway; resumed operations in 1 hr
