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Falcon, Colorado, United States

• Led 140-person operation section; secured 29 protection level 1-4 assets across 426 acres protecting the United States Space Force’s largest $71 billion restricted area, ensured uninterrupted space operations for the Department of Defense• Managed annual operating budget of $629,000 to support 228 personnel; identified funding issues and prioritized a spending plan for future projects, sustain security operations to meet future and current mission readiness requirements• Adjusted unit manpower by eliminating redundant posting requirements; improved the squadron by placing 126 Airman across six flights into an eight-hour duty schedule, actions increased annual off-time by over 250 hours per unit member

Mcconnell Air Force Base, Kansas, United States

• Ensured the readiness for 808 members from 12 specialties across 6 diverse sections; maintained aircraft refueling fleet of 49 KC-135/KC-46 aircraft worth $4.5 billion, executed 20,000 flying hours in support of 4,000 world-wide missions• Senior First Sergeant for Air Mobility Command’s largest maintenance unit; postured team for largest airlift in support of Operation Allies Refuge, unit mobilized 16 aircraft in under 24 hours, granted sanctuary for 140,000 Afghan refugees

Scott Air Force Base, Il

• Held key positions for First Sergeant council; elected Secretary, promoted peer development for 29 First Sergeants, Operation Warm Heart President; oversaw wing’s largest $90,000 budget, promoted $48,000 for 20 events and 13 grants• Implemented commander’s initiative; mentored, counseled and provided guidance to ensure members understood unit’s vision, goals and policies, subject matter expert for crisis intervention, primary liaison with multiple installation agencies

• Al Asad’s Air Base airfield security lead, established 3 restricted areas; secured Iraq's sole rescue operations center and Personal Recovery assets; upheld 6,ooo hour alert status, delivered Combat Search and Rescue for 407,000 square miles• Accounted for $44 million in combat readiness equipment and vehicles, procured individual supplies valued at $50 million; sustained home station and deployed operational needs, ensured response for Global Response Force Tasking• Logistics lead for 2016 Exercise Global Eagle held in England; shared tactics, techniques and procedures with 290 multi-national members across 3 countries for 18 days, named superior performer from Royal Air Force Wing Commander• Pushed for 4,000 Random Anti-Terrorism Measures and 65 outside the wire missions for airfield repair; installed 1,400 barriers, secured $531 million in protection level 3 assets, enabled 3,000 close air support missions for 9th Iraq Division

Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, United States

• Directed flight operations for 235 host nation force; led 65,000-man hours in austere deployed environment, established 360 defense plan, selected as Senior Non-Commissioned Officer for the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing during 2015• Oversaw vehicle search area; established standoff distance by reallocating 330,000 pounds of blast mitigation, vetted 11,000 vehicles and 14,000 contractors, discovered 135 contraband items, protected 1,000 members from insider threat• Led Security visits for the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force; swept 98 miles, actions secured 1,000 personal across 12 buildings, guaranteed safety and security for Department of Defense leaders in austere environment• Managed the Air Force’s largest alert Military Working Dog staff; team pushed 20 United States Diplomat and Secret Service missions, cleared 500 buildings and 2,000 vehicles, ensured round the clock safety for POTUS and DoD leaders

Martin, Tennessee, United States

• Managed 2,000 square mile area; solely responsible for 47 high schools with over 3,000 market populace; shipped 102 recruits to Basic Military Training, team rated #1 in 2010 and #6 in 2014 out of 183 across Air Force Recruiting Service• Filled critical annual Air Force manpower requirements; recruited qualified civilian applicants by effectively advertising, promoting and establishing a robust public relations program, increases awareness with the local area and high schools• Effectively prepared qualified applicants for enlistment with required academic testing, physical abilities, and case file documents; supervised 110+ Delayed Entry Program enlistees, provided training, mentoring and qualification reviews• Exceeded enlisted recruiting mission by more than 15% across 4 consecutive years; ensured zero cancelations and sold 100% extended contracts, led to Memphis, TN station named #1 of 21 Military Entrance Processing Stations for 2014

Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, United States

• Oversaw training for 150+ members protecting 4,500 base populace across 12,000 acres. Developed first ever job knowledge handbook which was benchmarked by Air Combat Command and became a vital tool for future operations• Curriculum Manager for Expeditionary Combat Skills course; certified 54 instructors, prepared 637 combat members for deployed operations, led to being selected as the squadron’s top Non-Commissioned Officer of the year for 2009• Earned Federal CPR instructor certification; lauded by medical as “perfect”, training provided unit members pivotal first responder capabilities. Certified TASER instructor; increased local law enforcement response with force multiplier• Oversaw 12 aircraft fly away missions supporting special forces operating in Afghanistan; led 6-day security detail for critical disabled aircraft in austere environment, recognized by deployed wing commander for “outstanding leadership”

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Bachelor'S Degree, Management