by Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs
4/30/2013 - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The Commander of Pacific Air Forces recently announced the command's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.
The 12 honorees were selected from over 30,000 enlisted men and women
throughout the command. Their selection as the outstanding Airmen of the
year distinguishes the member from his or her peers by exceptional
performance in the following areas: leadership and job performance in
primary duty, significant self-improvement and base or community
involvement.
"Recognizing our Airmen is one of my greatest pleasures," said Gen. Hawk
Carlisle, Commander of Pacific Air Forces. "We are the greatest
fighting force in the world and our asymmetric advantage is our Airmen;
it always has been our Airmen and certainly our enlisted force; the kind
of professionalism that they have is an indication that we are going
nowhere but up."
Carlisle had the opportunity to present a plaque to Master Sgt. Tim
Stewart, one of 12 selectees, April 22 at the PACAF Headquarters
building. Though currently stationed on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,
Stewart earned this award during his time assigned to the 374th
Communications Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan.
The 2012 Pacific Air Forces Outstanding Airmen of the Year are:
Senior Airman Ivan R. Chatham, a Helicopter/Tilt-rotor
Technician journeyman from the 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Airman Chatham
achieved a 100 percent pass rate on all quality assurance evaluations
and inspections. He assisted in identifying a defective relay panel
problem resulting in the correction of all aircraft defects fleet wide.
He successfully performed at the non-commissioned officer level as a
HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter dedicated crew chief.
Senior Airman David A. Hernandez, a Heating, Ventilation and
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration technician from the 477th Civil
Engineering Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Airman Hernandez, recognized as the Armed Services YMCA Reservist of the
Year for 2012, filled in as the work center's superintendent, in place
of the master sergeant who deployed. He managed three Airmen, performing
above his grade to include the role of shop trainer and upgrade
training monitor for unit personnel.
Senior Airman Joshua L. Hanna, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal
journeyman from the 36th Civil Engineering Squadron, Andersen Air Force
Base, Guam. Airman Hanna executed 151 joint combat missions,
and provided suppressive fire while engaging the enemy during improvised
explosive device operations, earning him the Combat Action Badge while
in Afghanistan. He trained 347 coalition forces on IED search
techniques, improving squadron member survivability. For his actions he
was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation and the U.S. Air Force
Achievement Medals.
Technical Sergeant Brandon L. Grisham, an Aviation Resource
Management non-commissioned officer in charge from the 168th Operations
Support Flight, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant
Grisham maintained 100 percent accountability of 11,115 flying hours,
resulting in the reimbursement of $1.3 million in operating costs. He
prepared 2,795 aircraft flight authorizations leading to $598 million in
aircraft fuel being delivered to U.S. and coalition forces worldwide.
Technical Sergeant Andrew P. Adrian, an Explosive Ordnance
Disposal craftsman from the 673rd Civil Engineering Squadron, Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson Alaska. Sergeant Adrian deployed for 214
days in support of the U.S. Marine Corps, performing as the team leader
on 30 improvised explosive device missions, where he assisted in the
protection of more than 40,000 military forces and 1.4 million Afghan
personnel. He risked his life by tackling two Afghan soldiers,
preventing them from triggering an IED and saving the lives of two
people. For his quick actions, he was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation
Medal with Valor.
Technical Sergeant John M. Harris, a Cyber System Operations
craftsman from the 477th Force Support Squadron, Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson Alaska. Sergeant Harris, recognized as the
477th Fighter Group's 2012 NCO of the Year, reduced the overall number
of trouble calls from customers requesting onsite technical support by
25 percent. He also resolved more than 20 assigned trouble tickets per
Unit Training Assembly, placing him 52 percent above his peers.
Master Sergeant Jason D. Anderson, the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Sergeant
Anderson led the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with the highest
operations tempo: 54 aircraft performing 6,500 sorties culminating in
9,600 flying hours. He averted four potential suicides by responding
within minutes, and helped to establish treatment and after care. He
built the Key Spouse program and led monthly meetings, tracking and
accounting for 59 spouses during seven typhoons in Japan.
Master Sgt. Anthony Colon, the 154th Wing first sergeant, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Sergeant Colon was responsible for 343 Airmen representing 15 different
job classifications from five squadrons and the National Guard
Headquarters. He resolved over 45 potential mission degrading issues
without any negative impacts. His leadership role included a one-month
deployment over two integrated flying squadrons with 120 Airmen, which
resulted in meeting all flying missions with zero mishaps.
Master Sergeant Jerry M. Damian, a 254th Force Support Squadron unit training manager, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Sergeant
Damian, during a deployment to Afghanistan, prevented the degradation
of the Joint Special Operations Force warfighters mission tasking,
resulting in the award of the Bronze Star. He orchestrated 15 emergency
resupplies with ammunition and water for U.S. forces with zero
casualties. He volunteered monthly at a historical village site to help
clean up and preserve the area for the local community, future residents
and visitors.
Master Sergeant Richard A. Keele, a 477th Force Support
Squadron, Support Flight superintendent, Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Sergeant Keele identified 40
personnel manpower process improvements, increasing squadron efficiency.
He revitalized the Military Personnel Flight training program by
holding 40 in-house training sessions and increased the Personnel
Support for Contingency Operations deployment pool by five personnel. On
his off-duty time, he provided emergency care to a civilian who
fainted, ensuring continuous care for the patient until Emergency
Medical Services arrived.
Master Sergeant Timothy M. Stewart, the 374th Communications Squadron
Network Control Center section lead, Yokota Air Base, Japan.
Sergeant Stewart was recognized as the 374th Air Wing's senior
non-commissioned officer of the year, leading operations for the
command's largest network control center. Sergeant Stewart and his team
fixed 2,000 issues, executed $ 2 million in upgrades and earned two
"Outstanding" ratings during inspections. As the joint cyber inspection
leader, he eliminated 90 network vulnerabilities. On his off-duty time,
he taught three, four-hour evaluation report writing seminars and two
feedback and mentoring courses, sharpening 75 NCO's supervisory skills.
Senior Master Sergeant James Kenwolf, the 48th Aerial Port Squadron first sergeant, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Sergeant
Kenwolf facilitated monthly squadron physical training, enabling him to
refine the remedial training process for his members. He oversaw more
than 75 personnel PT evaluations with a 96 percent pass rate, resulting
in the best PT statistics in the 624th Regional Support Group. His
resourcefulness ensured the squadron was deployable ready with critical
assets on hand to include more than $330,000 in resources. Sergeant
Kenwolf also supported the military force protection cell during Senator
Inouye's memorial ceremony with the president in attendance.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
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