445th reservists win Fourth Air Force LRS award

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Four reservists assigned to the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron each won individual base-level military awards in the Fourth Air Force Logistics Readiness Award.

Master Sgt. Joseph Holbrook, section supervisor, has been selected as the Air Force Materiel Management Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Holbrook developed and monitored an inspection schedule, improving the quality assurance pass rate from 85 percent to 100 percent. He relocated 60 electro-static discharge line items containing 250 assets valued at $250,000 with an inventory accuracy rate of 98 percent. The sergeant managed 2,000 due-in from maintenance assets valued at more than $25 million. He assisted in the development of maintenance supply liaison operating instructions, maintaining currency, accuracy and ensuring 100 percent compliance. Simon also procured more than 1,000 military clothing items for the Maintenance Group and flightline personnel.

Tech. Sgt. Mark Reel, fuels craftsman, has been selected as the Air Force Fuels Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Reel dispatched 195 fuel servicing operations to host and foreign aircraft, supporting four world-wide operations. He provided install instructions on a 400 gallon portable liquid oxygen tank on the quick turn of an aircraft, supporting 17th Air Force mission. The sergeant supervised the issuance of 1,600 gallons of liquid nitrogen and 1,200 gallons of liquid oxygen, receiving 15,000 gallons of liquid oxygen in one week with zero operational delays. Reel manages the Air Force Materiel Command Community of Practice for more than 100 users, brainstorming ideas and solutions to maximize best practices.

Tech. Sgt. David Mashburn, shop supervisor, has been selected as the Air Force Vehicle Management Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. While TDY, Mashburn led vehicle maintenance, providing support for C-130 aircraft support equipment composed of five crew vehicles. He oversaw repairs performed on an essential water truck, saving $27,000 and six months down time. The sergeant helped coordinate 24-hour shop coverage in support of 445th operations on short notice, ensuring mission accomplishment. He coordinated and supervised the global deicer summer rebuild program, saving more than 100 man-hours and enhancing theater operations. Mashburn helped design and implement a training plan for 235 core tasks, identifying specific actions needed for upgrade.

Senior Airman Zachary Simon, a supply journeyman, has been selected as the Air Force Materiel Management Airman of the Year. Simon processed more than 500,000 due-in from maintenance turn-ins, reducing turn-around time and increasing aircraft availability. He inventoried more than 23,000 supply line items valued at more than $250,000 with an inventory accuracy rating of 98 percent. The airman was a team member on his unit's annual tour to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron performing essential duties while 30 percent of the 437th was deployed. Simon is enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force, pursuing a degree in logistics management.