See also: First Sergeant Awards
Duty Description
- Advises MDG, Med Ops & Dental Sq CCs w/mil/prsnl issues impacting 524 mbrs; facilitates $18M in hlth care svcs
- CC's focal point f/discipline/mentoring/recognition f/234 enl/135 ofcrs/155 civs in 66 AFSCs; manages EPME pgms
- Leads/mentors 369 mbrs on prof development/career path options/smart choices; enforces CCs' policies/goals & obj
- Employs crisis intervention techniques; equips/aids AD & families with deployment/stress mgmt tools and resources
- Enlisted leader; maintains morale, health, welfare, guidance, and Airman development for 62 member squadron
- Vice-President of First Sergeant Council; plans and schedules all workshops and professional development events
- Amn advocate; supports Airmen basewide by providing help and guidance on professional and personal issues
- Advises CC and staff on personnel issues, translates, enforces AF policies, and ensures continuity of unit operations
Performance Assessment
- Led 311 amidst 3 mo E-8/SEL absence; drove enl/ofcr ldrshp & accountability--cultivated 10 gp/6 wg/4 HHQ awards
- Acting 1st Sgt Council Pres; advised 1st & 492d SOW CCCs--led 46 1st Sgts/3 wgs/mentored 8.2K Air Commandos
- Excelled as FTAC lead; org'd 28 airmanship briefs/developed 5 courses--built network & career foundation f/160 Amn
- QB'd cmd-wide DDR initiative/tm'd w/JAG/SFS/insp d 630 rms/ushered aftercare/sep pkgs--cemented zero tolerance
- Key to base professional dev; led 4 ALS 1st Sgt panels/4 sq crses/wkly stud mentorship--deliberately dev'd 453 Amn
- 1st Sgt f/2 sq CCs/coached 16 SNCOs/62 FGOs; mng'd 4 NJPs/adverse actions/4 UIFs--rehab'd 7 Amn/saved careers
- Aced Ldrshp Foundations/Diversity Awareness crse; drove dialogue f/USAFSOS MCC--15 FGOs primed f/CC tours
- Guided 1 SOW/CCC f/shadow prgm; provided guidance/trng f/5 selected 8F's--all recommended/vetted f/1st Sgt duty
- Op Warm-Heart Treasurer; raised/mng'd $6.5K/led 46 peers--provided financial buffer/resiliency across 5 wgs/45 sqs
- Led 12 diamonds & 17 add'l duty shirts thru 4 fundraisers; raised $8K f/8.2K Amn QoL--elected 1st Sgt Council VP
- 492 SOW CCC's go-to 1st Sgt! Led 700 studs thru 9K flt hrs/13.5K sim hrs--fuel'd 13 ops units, AFSOC/CCC coined
- 1st Sgt tm lead; guided Wg hlth/welfare dorm insp; rectified 6 safety hazards/3 sub-std units--fortified QoL f/336 prsnl
- 21 Space Wg servant; got local restaurants to support deployed families dinner--250+ member families served
- 375 MDG/GPM pick f/1st-ever Flt/CC crs X2; voiced SNCO/1sgt Sgt perspective--honed ldrship roles for 40 officers
- Academic Review Board mbr; performed 3 records reviews/interviews--objectively upheld PME values/100% grad rt
- Acquired free mental health counseling for civ suicide attemptee--member returned to family/flt within 2 weeks
- Acquired seats for Key Spouse Training at local base; skills brought back base for unit's newly revived prgm
- Acting 1st Sgt/3 mo! Chosen by CC; led 2 Sq/183 mbrs--resolved 28 disciplinary/admin issues--msn success!
- Acting Key West TDY 1st Sgt; safety prebriefed 5 sqs/130 psnl...aquired 116 sorties <2 wks w/ no incidents
- Active in Schriever/Buckley/Peterson/Holloman CCF councils; 450K sq mi AOR--service before self example
- Add'l Duty 1st Sgt x43 days; resolved 7 MH issues/23 disciplinary actions/counseled 6 jr enl; upheld large 623 mbr sq
- Addt'l Duty 1st Sgt; dual-hatted w/ primary duties/spt'd 610 psnl/eight flts--gained valuable senior leadership insight
- Advised CC on x prsnl housing issues/x admin actions/ADAPT-FAP consults--enforced equal standards f/ xxx prsnl
- Advised two wg CCMs; led 22 pers/8 vectored 8Fs--slashed court martial by 4/NJPs by 59/decreased Art 15 by 55%
- Airmen his top priority; led Professional Development/mentored NCOPE instructors--invested in future leaders
- Assisted NCO/family of 4 through identifying substance dependency; mbr successfully completed rehab prgm
- Attended 2018 National Character & Leadership Symposium; enhanced abilities to make decisions and lead Airmen
- Attended add duty 1st Sgt Trainer crse--developed self/mgt skills, expanded enl force sppt, built better Air Force
- Attended Marriage Counseling Support seminar; enhanced ability to address marital disputes--CRB prepared
- Attended USAFA CGO/SNCO leadership symposium; 8hrs--enlightened unit junior NCOs on resiliency skills
- Averted 2 potential suicides; secured immediate rescue/treatment f/5 mil mbrs/1 spouse--actions preserved lives/RTD
- Awd winner f/51FW's largest sq; served 492 in 12 AFSCs with PACAFs most robust FHP--earn'd Spirit of Bob Hope
- Awd'd Law Enforcement Admin BA; achieved 3.7 GPA/18 credits--mentored 17 w/CCAF/Prof Mgmt Cert/AU pgms
- Bolstered cross cultural competency/ROK bond; coordinated orphanage visits--rallied 305 MXG Amn/donated 53hrs
- Caring for our Amn; embedded flight line MFLC/provided acute MH stability--zero suicidal ideations since inception
- CC's focal pnt; mentored 613 psnl/16 AFSCs/15 work centers--allowed sustainment of 1K+ facs/$3.4B infrastructure
- Chaired 36 Wg's largest CCAF grad in 3yrs; 122 grads honored/$1.2k scholarships awd'd--5 star event for 355 guests
- Chaired Tm Nellis SNCO Induction Ceremony cmte; led 5 Amn/QB'd protocol spt/MC'd--inducted 122 new SNCOs
- Championed FW CPI events; streamlined dorm occupancy critical path--room wait cut 63%/saved AF $364K in TLA
- Coached 4 youths for Special Olympics; devoted 40 hrs/instructed drills--won 4 golds 2 silver medals, boosted pride
- Combat lethality up from 72% to 94%; focused ldrs on Individual Med Readiness--maintained SECDEF's top priority
- Community minded; led 14-mbr shirt tm/21 units f/SAFB "HERO's Care"--harvested 3K toys/clothes for AF families
- Community minded; organized Shirt team for "Ring-the-Bell"/harvested $13K in Warmheart funds--aided 9 families
- Compiled wkly deplymt data for Tm McChord stand-up; tracked 400+ prsnl at 16 FOLs--100% vis for Sr ldrs
- Completed Professional Mngr cert/Human Resources CCAF degree requirements; inclined professional growth/skills
- Compltd Principles of Supervision/3 crdt hrs; honed 8F skillset/adv ed growth--MA 25% done/inspired 6 CCAF grads
- Conducted health and welfare visit to technical schools; ensured well-being of twelve Airmen away from home unit
- Consulted on 1K prsnl actions; provided ldrshp/aided 85% msn rdy force--key to clinica disaster tm hurricane dplymnt
- Continued professional investment; completed Security Manager training--qual'd to fill critical void w/in unit
- Coordinated trng for 21st Space Wg 1st Sgts/CCs; educated on incarceration procedures--12 mbrs enlightened
- Corrected 6 SDAP oversights; ID'd $9K overdue pay/liaised w/AFPC/finance--rectified mbrs records...fiscal stability
- Created the MDANG First Sergeant's Facebook group; assists over 225 of the enlisted force with advice and support
- Cultivated renewed trust in First Sergeant role--helped institute climate improvement; revitalized Air Force values
- Cultivated stellar CC/1st Sgt relationship; obliterated AF 90% metric w/ outstanding100% attorney consult rate
- Cut discharges 79%/NJP actions 32% in 6 mos; processed 21 NJPs,32 UIFs,2 demotes--refocused Amn on stnds/msn
- Deftly intervened in 4 domestic incidents; expedited protective orders/mbrs counseling--ensured 6 dependents' safety
- Defused 8 suicide warnings; sync'd w/medical spt/coach'd thru recovery...welfare #1 priority--members rtn'd to duty
- Deployed First Sergeant ISO 2x BAAD msns; served 300+ AF members, ensured positive morale with zero incidents
- Directed ACC/A6 Commanders Conf trans; bused 30 DVs/3 locs--ensured safe passage/praised by COMACC
- Directed sq recognition pgm; managed & tracked awards/readied unit trophies--timely recognition for 322 unit prsnl
- Diverse ldr! Performed 1st Sgt/Flt Super duty during high tempo ops--ensured welfare/admin of 123 unit mbrs
- Donated $14.5K/521 hrs to Osan; pioneered SEO f/OWH, led morale activities, ex spt & PESs--built next gen leaders
- Earned UEI "Eff!" Motivated 490 mbrs thru 121 SACs/1.3K items--cinched 96% compliance... w/90%+ on 1-yr tour
- Elected Secretary for First Sgt Group; mng'd 9 mtg agenda/minutes/web-page--networked 56 ldrs w/installation pgms
- Energized efforts to relocate & organize Warmheart food locker--supplies made readily accessible to all in Wg
- Engaged 15 w/financial hardships; facilitated A&FRC intervention/prsnl rcv'd $5K aid--restored msn focus/readiness
- Exceptional leadership/mentorship instrumental in unit garnering AFRS Standard of Excellence award, FY14!
- Expertly advised MDG's 5 CCs/19 flts/26 AFSCs; dlvrd 375 msn-rdy force--enabled 76K pt care appts worth $3.9M!
- Facilitated 2 ALS Academic Review Boards; validated students' records/curriculum--3 Airmen retested & graduated
- Family Care Program maintained 100% accuracy; ensured Airmen provided current & required information per AFI
- Ferried CC through Art 15 process; 1 admin separation, sensitive civ complaint--maintained balanced justice
- Ferried CC thru 4 court-martials/6 separations/7 Article 15s/1 sensitive civ complaint--upheld good order/discipline
- Finished 21 credit hrs for BS in Project Management; sustained 4.0 GPA--set example/invigorated 49 wg enrollments
- Flawless AF Ball Logistics Tm Ld; led 150-mbr tm/executed 42 tasks f/ 2 venues/raised $39K--hosted 800 attendees
- Founded Lethal Iron University; built 6 wk leadership course material--forged mx development/assured AF priorities
- FSgt Council's PDS tm lead; sched 35 FTAC/ALS/NCOPES instrs/curriculum--enhanced 322 mbr's ldrshp aptitude
- Go to 1st Sgt; mentored 6 base MSgts for 8F duty/key to Commandant Awd win--force multiplier/right SNCOs sel'd
- Guided 2 1st Sgt Symposiums; facilitated 5 discussions/24 lessons--educated 110 attendees/pushed DSD initiatives
- Hand selected for 1st Sgt Symposium; soak'd up 32+ hr curriculum--honed ldrshp/mentoring abiltites/fill-in ready
- Harmonized 36 Wg POW/MIA 24 hr run; synced 571 mbrs/honored tradition--$4K raised for community give backs
- Headed 3 CC Directed Investigations; fused 4 agencies/legal tng/16 interviews--ID'd root cause/prevented recurrence
- Immediately responded to domestic incident; member received crucial emergency help--Airman back to 100% duty
- Impacts base-wide! Led Red Cross/USO community initiatives; donated $14.5K/521 hrs to Osan--built next gen ldrs
- Implemented crisis mng't; coord'd 2 E-Leave/2 early release w/4 orgs--assured unhampered mbrs travel/AFCENT ops
- Initiated Interim investigations; restricted access/monitored awd process--100% DOD CAF adjudication compliances
- Inspired excellence! 136 promotions/3 ALS DGs/9 MXG team/2 ACC awds/4 AF-Lvl/17 grad/12 under grad degrees
- Instituted First Sergeant oversight of the wing fitness test program--monitored examinations; ensured standard upheld
- Invested in future ldrs! Developed 3 MSgts f/8F duty; groomed FSOY/Commandant Awd winners--force multiplier
- Key to CoS Team Excellence awd; transformed "Help Us Help You" pgrm--maximized QoL/spt'd 9.5K sorties/15K hrs
- Lectured at local FTAC class; guided discussion "What is a First Sergeant?"--instilled pos image to 70 airmen
- Led ALS in commandant absence; coord’d cross wg/developed 2 class rosters--graduated 84 new supervisors
- Led health & wellness inspection; positively impacted 600 Amn--ensured 100% compliance w/ AF regulations
- Led IT tm f/3-day 1st Sgt Seminar; config'd audio/vis kit, virtual spt capes--equip'd qual arena f/87 U-A addt'l-duty shirts
- Led IT tm f/3-day Shirt Seminar; config'd audio/vis kit, virtual spt capes--dlvr'd mentorship f/87 U-A addt'l duty 1st Sgts
- Led unit thru 3 domestic abuse cases; advocated positive strategy w/case review committee--procured prof treatment
- Led USFKs largest CES; cultivat'd 33 CCAF Grads/5 BTZ/9 Gp/Wg qtrly, yrly/5 MAJCOM/2 HAF, USFK awd wins
- Led Wg Qtr awds pgm; revised outdated script/boosted attendance--showcased 65 Amn/18 civs/SAFB Top Performers
- Led Wg's Dorm Recognition pgm; motivated 361 residents/enhanced qtrs/morale--8 Amn praised/coined by AMW/CC
- Led/trained 12 rookie shirts in 3 PAFB dorm sweeps; 2 findings/4 expulsions--ensured safety for 500 residents
- MDG 1st Sgt OTY! exceptional SNCO secured 2 BTZ/12 Sq/Gp/Wg/AMC/1 Levitow/AMC Sijan wins--SMgt a must!
- Mentored EPEC; headliner f/AEP/NCOPE/FTAC...amplified SNCO/std & discipline perspective--set example f/400
- Mentored FTAC, ALS, & NCOPE panels; discussed pitfalls & career progression--educated and influenced 80 Amn
- Mentored JROTC Drill tm; trained 25 cadets/3 weeks--captured overall Gold score; key'd Gp's 4th straight AFOUA
- Meshed initiatives for CAF funding; 2.5K awarded for sq improvement--100 Amn afforded historic PME WWII tour
- Mitigated fam hardships; secured $1.3K AF aid/expedited emergency lv/plane tkts--4 Amn focus back on OCO msn
- Mitigated Osan AB CCF shortages; coord'd 1st Sgt's Symposium/aligned 27 briefers/31 topics--prepared 75 SNCOs
- Multi-tasked/balanced 4 duties/1 mo; Flt lead/Sq Super/Security Mgr/1st Sgt--leadership/mgmt ability proven
- Negotiated discounts for unit mbrs w/local YMCA; saved >80% on costs--sq achieved 51% excellent scores
- Op WARMHEART champion; org'd 11 fund-raisers/dlvrd $15K f/hardship & tragedy spt--cared f/120 Jt svc families
- Orchestrated 1st Sgt Symposium; led 4 day/26 block/50 hr course--Team Andersen armed w/65 additional duty shirts
- Org'd 4 Chaplin Corp off sites; coord'd no-cost transport/meal/venue--cemented spiritual resiliency f/338 war-fighters
- Org'd 43 AG promotion ceremony; mng'd 4 vol/penned script/administered SNCO charge--celebrated 17 promotees
- Outstanding facilitator--coordinated student appointments with base agencies--reduced "no shows" by 35%
- Overhauled unit out-processing; linked MPS/est'd electronic docs tracker--elim d DEROS exp/100% timely departure
- Partnered w/Campbell University to host 2 college crses on flightline; 32 attended/6 sem hrs--7 CCAF degrees awd'd
- Piloted drug use CC investigation; interviewed 14 prsnl/30 hrs--reinforced Sq discipline/reset org climate for 89 mbrs
- Planned and hosted unit firearms safety/morale day--focused on safety and team building; resulted in unit cohesion
- Planned, set up & facilitated CC's calls, awards, decs, and promotion ceremonies--fostered mbr involvement
- PME champion! Completed Professional Manager certification requirements; set bar for unit NCOs to follow
- Prepared/delivered Christmas Day breakfast burritos; 60 137 SWS unit guardsmen--fostered Total Force spirit
- Problem solver! Retained 2 crit AFSC Amn weighing sep/scheduled 11 ADAPT ref--returned to duty w/o limitations
- Profound impact! NJPs down 35%, climate & moral up; 8 Art 15s/1 sep--refocused Amn on stnds & Mongrel Pride!
- Provided guidance/mentorship for mbr/family after diagnosis/treatment for thyroid cancer-morale/spirits lifted!
- QB'd IT tm f/3-day Shirt Symposium; config'd audio/vis suite--bolster'd trng/collab f/87 addt'l duty 1st Sgts across U-A
- Qualified Assistant 1st Sgt; provided coverage/advisory counsel to CC--ensured high moral/health for HQ personnel
- Quality of Life watchdog; arranged three mental health/one ADAPT/2 FAP consults--bridged necessity for resiliency
- Quickly reacted to mental health/homicide threat--mbr rcv'd crucial/timely emergency help/back to 100% duty
- Raised JFACC combat cape 39%; led beddown plan for 260-Amn/18 acft TPFDD force--solidified OPLAN readiness
- Recognized 2 NCOs at local council for Diamond Sharp awd; selected as 372 RCG Tuskegee Archer nominee
- Recruit Military's "Top 40 under 40" winner of 2.5K multi-serv noms--served/groomed 425 enlisted/officers in 13 PDS
- Resolved 18 fam incidents/11 in-patient rehab; guided mbrs on domestic recovery/TBI--enabled msn ready engineers
- Revamped FCP x2 Sqs; impv'd process f/261 mbrs/digitized 29 recs/fixed 13 errors--100% execution/AFI compliant
- Revived dormant Sq Key Spouse Pgm; forged spouses' initiative/coor'd 3 events --key to family spt/CC's #1 Qol focus
- Revived sq Key Spouse prgm; forged gp spouses' initiative/recruited 7 spouses/coor'd 5 events--fortified spt system
- Rvw'd 200 evals/decs; enforced stds/equity across Gp/ed'd 15 SNCO's on writing skills--bolstered quality force mgmt
- Sage advisor; guided sq cc thru Art 15/2 dom violence cases/2 UIFs/cntrl roster actions--upheld discipline/standards
- Selected 1st Sgt f/63 days; guid'd 3 NJP/2 domestic violence/1 UIF--pivotal to good order/discipline & UCMJ system
- Selected interim 1st Sgt 21 days/164 mbrs; counseled 4 Amn/resolved 7 prsnl actions--enforced unit discipline
- Served as deployment First Sergeant...secured lodging/transportation for 41 mbrs...sharpened ldrshp attributes
- Served Xx days as Add'l Duty 1st Sgt; advised CC on legal, medical, family issues--upheld AF stds, mbrs' well-being
- Slashed PCS costs for sponsored families/Amn; started non-existent Amn's Attic--managed 413 re-usable home items
- Spoke to FTAC, ALS, & SNCO panels on pitfalls and career progression; educated and influenced 80 Airmen
- Sq interim 1st Sgt; liaised w/McChord AFB ldrship--coord'd medication delivery to detained Amn/life svg act
- Squadron PTL--revamped sections outdated fitness program--ensured all 34 instructors are "Fit to Fight"
- Steered 5 Sq BTZ brds; scrutinized 23 rcds/mentored supervisors--ensured pgm integrity/2 Amn sel'd for promotion
- Steered CC thru 5 CRBs/admin separation/3 Art 15s/ADAPT TTM; ensured fair process/justice--rehabilitated 6 Amn
- Steered Sq UEI prep; mng'd family care pln/ESM, mentored 28--aided MH flt w/garnering AMC/IG's "Superior" Tm
- Streamlined OCONUS e-leave process; secured $23K AF aid/coord'd 12 requests <2 hrs of crisis--lst rate spt f/fam's
- Successfully completed SNCOA non-resident course; fully qualified First Sergeant ready to tackle enlisted challenges
- Superb 1st Sgt/outstanding ldrshp; spt'd 1.8K msns/87% 12 hr fix rate--AMC best 99% mx DRR; promote to SMSgt!
- Superb leader! OG 1Sgt for 12 days; 754 mbrs/6 CCs w/$71B in prgms--navigated 9 issues/helped Amn & familes heal
- Superb temp 1st Sgt; responded to family death; coord'd 3 agencies/smoothed benefit process--eased burden
- Supervised Airmen during dorm move--provided direction/guidance--ensured smooth transition/safety of all
- Supervised Fort Carson OEF redeployment; 4.1K troops/4.7K tons/22 msns--deployed warriors returned safe
- Supvd 54 Trusted Agents; notifi'd 400 staff/enforc'd DoD's "zero tolerance" policy; sustain'd $32M base assets
- Sustained AF's 2nd lrgst dorm campus; synced 32 ADLs/focused mx/rprs to met AF std--upheld QoL f/4.5K residents
- Synchronized/conducted SAPR training 80+ geographically separated amn; CSAF policy cemented 0 incidents
- Team leader for dorm morale inspection--ensured the safety and well-being of 600+ non-prior-service students
- Trusted agent-trained and critical to urinalysis program integrity--guaranteed drug-free AF, enforced standards
- Trusted Leader! Treasurer of 360 TRS's Top 3--raised over $2K to support unit morale of over 250 personnel
- Validated State Department plan; oversaw 6 NEO wardens f/USFK Ex Courageous Channel--postured 186 deps f/evac
- Voice of the enlisted force; up-channelled information to CC, developed solutions--improved mbr & sq morale
- Wg Senior Shirt; mentored 1Sgts, liased w/CCs, advised CCC on base issues--influenced 34 command tms/5K+ mbrs
- Wg Top III Treas/AAHC mentor; mng'd fundraising/led 17 committees/44 psnl--generated $23K toward QoL events
- Wg/CC entrusted advisor--teams w/ 7 Gp/35 Sq cmdrs 25 First Sgts on HR incidents, complaints, and issues
- Worked w/PAFB NCOA class; provided $1K+ Christmas toys & diapers--2 remote recruiter families assisted
