WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 445th Airlift Wing is proud to announce the following Airmen as the second quarter CY 19 award winners;
Airman of the Quarter
Senior Airman Molly Hageman, 445th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, is the 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, second quarter. Hageman responded to an out of cycle C-17 Home Station Check where she helped complete 28 cable lubes, four flight control rigs and 192 workcards. She was heavily involved in her squadron’s hazard waste program where she procured 69 chemicals worth more than $32,000 and helped dispose of 250 gallons/200 pounds of waste. Hageman trained 13 Airmen from the 911th Maintenance Squadron on Home Station Checks and servicing of the C-17 Globemaster III. Hageman attends Sinclair Community College, majoring in aviation technology and is working on her private pilot’s license, where she has already flown 42 hours. She is currently working on her Community College of the Air Force degree. Hageman aided in the recent Miami Valley are tornado relief efforts where she helped raise more than $300 and supplied food and water for three 445th Airlift Wing families.
NCO of the Quarter
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Sagan, 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, second quarter. Sagan flew 17 hours on seven missions and secured $250,000 in AE medical equipment and supplies and $300,000 in critical care air transport team medical equipment and supplies. Sagan mentored AE crewmembers and validated 22 training objectives. The NCO was chosen to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun Air Show, showcasing the AE mission to more than 150,000 spectators. Sagan accelerated a short notice unit deployment manager training requirements where he reviewed regulations and on-line tools; a readiness linchpin for a 13 squadron personnel deployment. During his off-duty time, Sagan led a Habitat for Humanity project where he directed 600 people and revitalized 20 homes and landscaping for 22,000 citizens. He participated in the “19 Spring Classic” charity bike race, logging more than 150 miles and raising $7,700 for 12 non-profit organizations.
Senior NCO of the Quarter
Master Sgt. Jon Webber, 87th Aerial Port Squadron supervisor of special handling, is the 445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter, second quarter. Webber led a team of six people in the annual Air Force Reserve Command Port Dawg Challenge. His team placed first out of 26 in the 25K loader event and placed fifth place out of 26 overall in the event. He directed the annual tour load planning operations for four NCOs, accomplishing 25 core tasks and 17 additional tasks. Webber was the lead for and intensive training event where he coordinated 10 teams of 150 personnel in nine training scenarios, accomplishing 1,300 tasks and bolstering mission alertness. During his off-duty time, Webber completed six college credits through the College Level Examination Program resulting in three courses towards his Community College of the Air Force degree. He led a team of 26 people to help with the tornado cleanup in the Miami Valley, volunteering 78 hours of his personal time.
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
First Lt. Edward Royal, 89th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, is the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Office of the Quarter, second quarter. Royal flew 150 hours and eight combat hours, moving 145 passengers, 360,000 pounds of cargo and supported two aeromedical evacuation missions with six patients. He also supported a joint counter-drug mission involving the movement of two helicopters. Royal supported a critical short-notice aeromedical evacuation mission where he flew a neonatal intensive care unit passenger from Guam to a critical care facility in the United States. Royal flew a mission in support of U.S. operations where he airlifted 80,000 pounds of munitions. Royal conducted C-17 tours for various community and base leaders as well as more than 100 Air Force Junior and ROTC cadets. He mentored a future pilot during a job shadow event. The lieutenant established a communications program for new pipeline pilots, ensuring future squadron Airmen success.