FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS A PROJECT ENGINEER FOR THE AEGIS ASHORE MISSILE DEFENSE COMPLEX MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN REDZIKOWO, POLAND FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER 2018. LIEUTENANT DAN FEELA DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY MANAGING CIVIL WORKS CONSTRUCTION FOR EIGHT FACILITIES AND A 49 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT, ENSURING QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND DELIVERY OF THE NAVY'S NEWEST INSTALLATION. FURTHERMORE, HE RESOLVED MAJOR DESIGN CHALLENGES AND PROVIDED SOLUTIONS FOR 500 MILLION DOLLARS IN MODIFICATIONS THAT WERE ESSENTIAL TO ENSURING CRITICAL PATH MILESTONES WERE ACHEIVED. LIEUTENANT FEELA'S SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCE, STEADFAST PERSEVERANCE, AND OUTSTANDING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AS THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE 747TH FORWARD ENGINEER SUPPORT TEAM - ADVANCE DURING EXTENDED COMBAT TRAINING IN ŻAGAN ŚWIęTOSZÓW TRAINING AREA, POLAND, FOR ROTATION 02, RESOLUTE CASTLE 2022. CAPTAIN NORMAN DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATION TO DUTY THAT LED DIRECTLY TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE DETACHMENT'S PROJECT CLOSEOUT AND DESIGN MISSION DURING THE ROTATION. CAPTAIN NORMAN'S ACTIONS REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE 747TH FORWARD ENGINEER SUPPORT TEAM - ADVANCE, THE 301ST FORWARD ENGINEER SUPPORT TEAM - MAIN AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
EXCEPTIONAL MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTE CASTLE 2022 DURING THE 301ST FEST-M'S TECHNICAL DESIGN MISSION IN CINCU, ROMANIA. FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN GIBSON'S EFFORTS AND APPLIED TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE WERE VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE UNIT'S CURRENT AND FUTURE RESOLUTE CASTLE MISSIONS. HIS ACTIONS ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, 301ST FEST-M, 416TH TEC AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
Managed a team of 17 personnel and $4.5 million in equipment across 13 programs. Oversaw the completion of 325 jobs, certified 19 million square feet of airfield daily, facilitating 3,000 flight hours, and ensured mission success for numerous operations.
Mitigated safety hazards by leading a team of six Soldiers to clear 50 tons of debris from two aircraft crashes in less than four days. Recertified three runways, enabling the recovery of $60 million in assets and earned commendation from an O-6 officer for exceptional performance and dedication to mission success.
Restored the MQ-9 communication hub by eliminating a 10 year old sinkhole and repairing drainage for a 65,000 square foot site, which secured recognition as the Best Large Engineer Unit, safeguarded critical assets, and enhanced mission capabilities for numerous personnel.
