-Led powered AGE training session; trained 3 airmen on 37 cores task--increased sections upgrade trng/capability 20%
- Departed to Malamute drop zone with maintenance recovery team for aircraft stuck with propeller low oil light
-- Performed leak check, serviced propeller and deemed aircraft safe for continuation of vital training mission
- Excels at all assignments; always eager and willing to assume additional responsibilities; promotion a must
- Proven performer; experienced well beyond her years; puts forth consistant effort toward mission success
- Meticulous attention to detail; discovered crack on structural component during basic postflight inspection
-- Coordinated maintenance efforts of structural specialists; repair completed 2 hours ahead of schedule; efforts
ensured on time departure for vital combat mission supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF)
- Top-notch systems troubleshooter; responded to propeller malfunction between flights; detected and corrected improper propeller servicing; efforts allowed aircraft to complete essential local night vision training sortie
- Quick to respond; discovered main landing gear brake hose leak during launch of OEF airland/airdrop mission
-- Single-handedly replaced hose in 1 hour; mission departed as scheduled with no loss of combat effectiveness
- Vast system knowledge; assisted in recovery of NATO C-130 with engine oil cooler flap actuator malfunction
-- Speedy repairs took under 90 minutes; allowed for successful multinational night airdrop resupply mission
- Meticulous attention to detail; discovered hung flare on forward dispenser during thruflight inspection; notified tower/fire department and readied equipment to tow nearby aircraft to safety; protected US/host nation assets
- Excellent performer; favorably impacts our unit's success; ready for increased responsibilities; promote now
-- Technical expertise contributed to success of 774 EAS; flew 730 sorties; accumulated 1365 hours in Nov '04
- Calm under pressure; extinguished H-1 heater fire; prevented spread of fire to high-value airlift assets in area
- Shows confidence and technical ability; ready and eager for increased responsibilities; ready for promotion
- Exemplifies the standard; superior Airman who consistently produces top quality results; extremely competent
- Deployed to Karshi-Khanabad AB, Uzbekistan; directly supported Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF)
-- Key player in delivery of 8,487 tons of equipment and 36,069 passengers to fight the global war on terrorism
- Exemplary inspection habits; identified cracked lower pilots kick window during a routine thruflight inspection
-- Expertly removed and replaced window in under 6 hours; aircraft departed on time for scheduled mission
- Technical competence validated; scored an impeccable 100% pass rate on three 3 MXG/QA evaluations
- Superb technical abilities; responded to aircraft experiencing an engine generator malfunction; troubleshot to faulty generator control unit; removed/replaced unit in 2 hours; returned aircraft to fully mission capable status
- Outstanding technical ability; responded to engine nacelle overheat light; expertly troubleshot to broken wire
-- Replaced wire and ran engines to complete the fix; permitted departure as scheduled for next day's mission
- Razor-sharp maintainer; quickly troubleshot engine that failed to start during launch to faulty bleed air regulator
-- Removed and replaced bleed air regulator in 90 minutes; aircraft continued it's vital OEF mission unabated
- Highly motivated professional; exudes rock-solid confidence and eagerly tackles any challenge; promote now
- Innovative thinker; coordinated with structural repair specialists to fabricate lower navigation light covers
-- Supervised installation of covers on deployed aircraft; saved the Air Force $1,500 in replacement costs
- Hand picked to lead maintenance recovery team for disabled aircraft stranded at Kandahar AB, Afghanistan
-- Removed and replaced temperature datum amplifier; allowed aircraft to complete vital resupply mission
-- USCENTAF Director of Mobility Forces praised maintenance for "Best MC rate of all aircraft in AOR"
- Dedicated, selfless NCO; possesses extensive job knowledge; excels in all assigned tasks; promote instantly
- Tremendous individual with exceptional dedication; example for peers to follow; pride in everything he does
- Performed flawlessly while deployed to Yokota AB, Japan in direct support of Operation VOLANT SHOGUN
-- Troubleshot propeller malfunction to valve housing; removed/replaced part; mission successfully completed
- Led maintenance recovery team to remote radar site; replacing elevator trim actuator allowed mission success
- Noticed main landing gear brake hose leaking out of limits; replaced hose permiting on-time take off mission
- Encountered engine start failure during launch; troubleshot and replaced ignition ralay; resupply sortie on-time
- Deployed to Phnom Phen, Combodia; troubleshot nose landing gear shimmy to worn trunnion bearings and tires
-- Quickly replaced bearings/tires; mission to repatriate POW remains after 30 years successfully completed
- Conducted severe turbulence inspection while deployed to Kadena AB, Japan; finished inspection 1 day early
-- Med-evac flight to Misawa AB, Japan took off successfully; 6-week old infant arrived at hospital safely
- Razor sharp maintenance expert; garnered impressive "zero defect" on five 3 MXG/QA follow up evaluations
- Actively involved in unit sporting events; coached/played for squadron's softball team; enhanced unit moral
- Rock-solid leader and technician; possesses boundless potential; well deserving of recent promotion to TSgt
- Tremendous maintainer in all aspects; towers above peers; selected as 3rd WG Crew Chief of the Year 2004
- Excellent aircraft knowledge; provided aero-repair training to 17 Airman; increased repair capability by 30%
- Ramrodded engine truss mount change; enabled completion of isochronal inspection one day ahead of schedule
- Directed 11-person maintenance team to Nellis AFB, NV for crucial combat and night vision operation training
-- Supervised all maintenance actions during entire deployment; ensured 19 aircrew members are combat ready
- Outstanding technical knowledge and management skills; immediately increase responsibilities; promote now
- Razor-sharp NCO; head and shoulders above peers; aggressively tackles challenges with zeal and enthusiasm
-- Superbly maintained assigned aircraft at an impressive 91.0% MC rate for 568.6 hours flown for 2003
- Superior job knowledge; discovered nose landing gear tire rub on forward gear door; rerigged nose gear door cables; removed and replaced right fulcrum arm; returned aircraft to fully mission capable status in two hours
-- Lynchpin to 3WG receipt of 2003 McMullen Maintenance Trophy and Maintenance Effectiveness Award
- Expert technician; deployed to Malaysia for depot maintenance input, experienced aircraft engine malfunction discovered faulty tach generator, removed/replaced generator; enabled aircraft to return to home station on time
-- Superb maintenance skill instrumental to 703 AMXS receipt of the 2003 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
- Top notch crew chief; discovered elevator trim malfunction during preflight inspection; removed and replaced elevator trim motor in four hours; efforts ensured vital resupply mission to remote arctic site proceeded on time
-- Efforts directly contributed to 517 AMU's stellar 86% mission-capable rate; crushed PACAF 78% standard
- Ardent supporter of squadron activities; excelled as first baseman for 703 Maintenance Squadron softball team
- Rock solid maintainer with boundless potential; give him a job and get out of the way; promote immediately
- Outstanding performer; deployed for Operation VOLANT SHOGUN critical airlift missions to the Far East;
troubleshot engine hot start; adjusted fuel pump pressure switch; allowed aircraft to meet scheduled mission
-- Unsung hero; participated in search and rescue mission for missing boat; recovered boat/saved fifteen lives
- Superb leadership ability; hand-selected by Section Chief to lead maintenance recovery team to Shemya AFB discovered broken rudder counterweights/replaced counterweights; enabled artic resupply mission to succeed
- Dedicated, selfless NCO; possesses extensive job knowledge; produces high quality work; promote right now
- Incomparable leader with a long list of accomplishments that accompanies his exclusive management persona
- Unwavering dedication; utilized superior C-130 knowledge during aircraft refurbishment at Yokota AB, Japan
-- Selflessly surrendered off-duty time reinstalling avionics equipment and repairing delayed discrepancies
-- Astounding efforts allowed completion of renovation ahead of schedule; reduced delayed discrepancies 50%
- Total professional with tireless perseverance; deployed in direct support of Operation VOLANT SHOGUN
-- Completely thorough; discovered/replaced worn right brake assembly while deployed to Kadena AB, Japan
-- Outstanding achievement; completed 52 day rotation with 100% on-time departures; zero maintenance aborts
- Mission impact team leader; enhanced Joint Task Force FULL ACCOUNTING with completion of six missions
-- Superior maintenance production ensured the 100% on-time delivery of 113 passenger and 20 tons of cargo
-- Led to the repatriation of three sets of remains; allowed recovery efforts to continue for fallen heros remains
- Maintenance authority; troubleshot #1 engine low power condition while deployed to Anderson AFB, Guam
-- Identified/repaired faulty torque indicator; ensured 100% completion of vital Micronesian resupply mission
- Sensationally motivated NCO who takes on challenges and achieves untouchable results; promote immediately
- Naturally talented; highly aggressive in execution of duties; instills motivation and confidence in subordinates
- Sustained performance for FY03; assigned aircraft amassed amazing 642 hours with 92% mission-capable rate
-- Impressive skills and superior devotion ensured 517 AMU's 100% maintenance scheduling effectiveness rate
- Proactive CAMS data integrity manager; reduced rate to all time low 0.3%; shattered PACAF standard of 3%
-- Crucial to 3 WG's receipt of Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy
- Exceptional maintenance craftsman; eagerly tackles responsibilities with determination; promote immediately
- Exemplifies the standard; superior Airman who consistently produces top quality results; extremely competent
- First responder; aided in NATO international security assistance force aircraft elevator trim system failure
-- Superb system knowledge and expedient repairs allowed completion "Daylight Only" combat airlift mission
- Team player; towed four transient acft for no-notice hot cargo upload; ammunition resupply mission completed
- Meticulous; discovered cracked eng turbine; assisted in eng change; prevented possible catastrophic failure
- Outstanding inspector; discovered/replaced leaking landing gear snubber valve; arctic resupply msn continued
- True warrior; diagnosed eng start defect to inop relay; replaced relay; 24 UN peace keeper troops delivered
- 3 techs in 1; troubleshot inop VHF radio; replaced faulty transmitter; Army paratrooper night jump completed
- Trained 17 civilian firefighters on acft emergency evacuation procedures; aircrew/passenger safety ensured
