FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS A UTILITIES EQUIPMENT REPAIRER IN BRAVO COMPANY, 501ST BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION. SPECIALIST DOMALANTA'S SUPERB LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THE UNIT'S SUCCESS. HIS ACTIONS WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE MAINTAINER BATTALION, THE READY FIRST BRIGADE AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
As a 91C-System Utilities Repair Mechanic, SPC Becerra's desire to improve his skill-set both within and outside of his MOS paired with his eagerness to learn, led to his successful cross training as a 91B-Wheeled Mechanic and a 91D-Generator Mechanic. He served as the primary mechanic for all DRASH and generator maintenance. His technical expertise proved to be an extremely valuable asset to the overall operation of HHBN's maintenance support mission.
SPC B performed additional duties as the primary operator for the wheeled vehicle recovery team. He operated the wrecker in austere conditions on twelve recovery missions during all hours of the day and night during training at NTC without accidents or damaging equipment. He was responsible for troubleshooting and repairing over 30 tactical vehicles by fixing deficient parts rather than whole assemblies, saving the battalion more than $35,500.
SPC Becerra took it upon himself to help motivate his fellow Soldiers and improve their technical and tactical expertise. On his own initiative, he created a research group within his team that helped increase knowledge of technical manuals, troubleshooting and repair of various military equipment. His direct leadership enabled his peers to achieve a higher technical standard of equipment repair and helped increase the overall readiness of the Headquarters and Support Company.
In preparation for and in support of NTC rotation 16-01, SPC Becerra performed maintenance and technical inspections on over 60 pieces of military equipment which consisted of HMMWVs, FMTVs, LMTVs, DRASHs and generators. SPC Becerra's technical knowledge and mechanical expertise were essential elements to the success of the maintenance program and allowed the battalion maintenance section to maintain an operational readiness rate over 90% at all times.
SGT Kane's dedication to duty and technical expertise contributed significantly to the success of the 299th maintenance mission. He quickly developed skills and knowledge both within and outside of his primary MOS required to complete mission. His hard work, administrative skills, leadership and ability to function at a superior level, directly contributed to the success of winning the 1st MSC Best Maintenance Company Award. His efficiency and dedication to duty reflect great credit on him, the 268th Cargo Transfer Company, and the United States Army.
SGT Miles was instrumental in the successful construction of LSA Roberts, a joint Army/Air Force Camp. As the sole Utilities Equipment Repairer he successfully installed and maintained 24 field deployable environmental control units in support of 45 Army MEDEVAC and maintenance troops, 12 Army Apache Pilots, and 110 Air Force operator/maintenance personnel.
