LRS Airman Receives Bronze Star

by Airman 1st Class Malissa Lott
366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

9/6/2013 - MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Tech. Sgt. Makeba Liebert, 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of individual protection equipment, earned a Bronze Star while facilitating the transfer of responsibilities for supply chains to Afghans.

Liebert was presented the fourth highest combat medal in the U.S. by Lt. Col. Todd Jensen, 366th LRS commander, for her actions while deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan.

Working as the NCO in charge, Liebert played a main role in the logistics analysis and fortification of 25 districts in Afghanistan, helping transition them to full control for local Afghans. She also directly supported the readiness of 62 districts fighting for security.

"We worked 14-hours a day with no days off for the entire deployment," said Liebert. "I never had a day that was the same."

Liebert conducted 60 missions traveling over 1,000 miles outside the wire including key leader engagements in which she cleared supply chain log jams fixing province-wide shortages.

"She has done great things for us," said Master Sgt. John Tristan, 366th LRS Materiel Management superintendent. "It shows younger Airmen we do things that we are not normally tasked to do, and we step outside of our comfort zone to accomplish the mission."

Liebert proved she was willing to go above and beyond to accomplish the mission while deployed.

"I feel very proud to be awarded this medal," she said. "I am glad to be back on American soil and to be with my husband and children."