Michael Brawn Email & Phone Number

Served as the Command Logistics Plans Command Functional Manager. Managed careers and training for 130 logistics planners at 10 locations across the Pacific Theater. Led staff in developing deployment, base support planning, and war reserve material storage guidance for entire theater. Developed inspection programs to ensure compliance. Managed $150K budget for site operations assessments. Directed and coordinated movements from the logistics operations cell during contingency and humanitarian operations. Developed and delivered comprehensive briefings for senior military and civilian leaders.• Identified major training deficiency in deployment management across Japan; built/executed detailed fix plan; 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection rated excellent• Championed support planning requirements to Pentagon; received $125K grant to manage program• Identified significant undocumented shortages in career field manning; lobbied/received an 11% increase despite overall Air Force reduction; improved wing’s ability to execute deployment ops

Managed 28 logistics planners and supply specialists in organizing deployment and reception activities for the entire wing. Controlled and executed $4.2M budget to maintain War Readiness Materiel (vehicles, support equipment, etc.) valued at $125M. Evaluated deployment readiness for over 5,500 assigned personnel. Oversaw storage and maintenance of $18M in wartime protective gear. Oversaw chemical protective equipment distribution to entire base population. • Hosted 45 aircraft and 850 personnel; coordinated all reception activities to include aircraft parking, cargo offload, lodging, feeding, and ground transportation…facilitated wartime training• Lobbied/received Korean funding for Suwon Air Base maintenance contract; saved U.S. $3.4M• Built robust emergency management exercise; led to outstanding rating during command compliance inspection; promoted to Chief Master Sergeant, the top 1% of the enlisted force

Managed 26 logistics planners and supply specialists in organizing deployment and reception activities for the entire wing. Directed movement of personnel and cargo through leading the Deployment Control Center. Managed reintegration program for returning Airmen and Soldiers. Managed storage and maintenance of $18M in wartime protective gear.• Built and executed movement schedules for 1,280 people and 1,160 tons of cargo during Iraqi war build-up; 100% on time movement of cargo/personnel…set stage for successful invasion• Deployed to lead receipt of 800 Airmen & 15 reconnaissance aircraft during 2003 Iraqi invasion -- Facilitated intelligence collections; minimized loss of life during early stage of Iraq war• Oversaw movement of personnel and cargo during Hurricane Charlie evacuation -- Evacuated 12 aircraft in only six hours; prevented damage to fleet• Developed and initiated strict weapon control procedures; lauded as “Best on installation”