o his knowledge and experience with helicopter engine maintenance was vital to the success of C Co 1204th ASB
o ensured deadlines were met ahead of schedule and was key to the accomplishment of the GSAB mission in Operation New Dawn and Kuwait support
o ensured mission success by meticulous and diligent attention to detail required for the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART)
o his skill at maintaining aircraft and directing repairs generated an unprecedented rate of readiness
o prioritized 1-52D Aviation Regiment maintenance; focused efforts and resources to meet all mission requirements on time and ensure the success of the Brigade
o managed and exploited the capabilities of the Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation (Enhanced) system (ULLSA-E) and reduced maintenance delays by 30%
o ensured the safe movement of personnel and over $10 million worth of equipment accident free during last deployment
o focused maintainer; identified broken engine augmenter bell crank, prevented aircraft damage and engine failure
o contributed to the unit's success during four tours deployed overseas while assigned to 10th Combat Aviation Brigade
o maintained 7 OH-58D and performed phase maintenance on the AH-64 in support of B Co 277 Aviation Support Battalion
o troubleshot inoperative generator control unit prior to launch; removed/replaced unit and ensured on-time takeoff
o led 13 Soldiers in testing/troubleshooting of 120 engines; 36 units returned to service in less than 30 days; enabled 12,000 flying hours
o identified aircraft hydraulic leak; replaced defective hydraulic start motor, averted system failure and over $100,000 in repairs