o assisted the fleet's operational status; expedited troubleshooting operations, gained 20% in daily capacity
o loaded over 11,000 rockets and 30,000 rounds of 30mm during multiple field exercises; productive team player
o volunteered for the unit Color Guard to support the local community and the local VFW on numerous occasions
o deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan; securely packed over $1M in supplies, facilitated a smooth retrograde process
o aided his peers in Physical Training to improve APFT scores
o as bench stock NCO, she ordered more than $1.1 million in bench stock
o analyzed maintenance history, kept bench stock up to date; no maintenance delays for parts
o spearheaded the update of the unit's water survival swim test and SOP to align with current regulations and policies
o demonstrated rare ability to plan, coordinate and load out unit equipment in support of (USARJ) and I Corp Forward theater operations in Thailand and the Philippines
o led the night shift in the absence of the squad leader
o planned and executed FORSCOM directed search and rescue mission in one of the most austere environments in the country, under NVG conditions, the most demanding mode of flight in Army aviation
o led and executed maintenance for six MEDEVAC aircraft in a professional and proficient manner
o a leader and a hands-on maintainer who consistently assists other mechanics with maintenance
o completed over 600 hours of aircraft maintenance while also serving as maintenance NCO
o key in organizing the flight hour program that kept 11 crew members flying and current during the first quarter of FY14 sequester
o trained and certified three techs on JHMCS/CSEL loading; increased certification numbers 100%, expanded combat mission capability by 50%
o he was solely responsible for both the Aircraft Life Support program and the modified refueling and egress safety certification for the Bn
o trained 75 Soldiers in basic Life Support Equipment use and readiness
o trained Soldiers and NCOs on how to build and sustain a successful scheduled maintenance program
o piloted ALSE Quality Control program; oversaw five inspectors and 1.4K equipment inspections; equipment 100% ready
o filled NCOIC role for 2 weeks; supervised 11 Soldiers, 2 sections, and managed 55 sorties/120 flying hours; unit combat capability maintained
o oversaw six IFE after-action inspections; quarantined pilot flight gear, recorded findings, authored mishap report; contributed to flight safety
o completed 700 pre/post-flight equipment inspection; prepared $2,000,000 in equipment assets for squadron, supported 123 sorties with zero ALSE delays
o assisted the Battalion Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) NCO with preparation the deployment to Iraq
o ensured the delivery of crucial life support equipment improvements needed for the war fighter's continued success in the Global War on Terrorism
o top technician; maintained appropriate flight gear for seven AH-64 pilots; facilitated 300 sorties
o outfitted CSAR aircrew; prepared 110 CSEL, NVG, survival vests, and helmets; supported 123 flight hours for Exercise BALIKATAN
o her selfless service and dedication was instrumental in the Battalion's successful preparation for deployment
o led Combat Survival Evader Locator (CSEL) evaluation program; tested 48 radios, enhanced secure communication capabilities and improved readiness