WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- CGO of the Quarter
First Lt. Evan Postma, 445th Operations Support Squadron officer in charge of intelligence operations, is the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. Postma led a three-member intel team as the officer in charge of intelligence operations in less than 72 hours to support United States Central Command. He debriefed the outgoing unit to ensure adequate changeover and coordinated with three units to brief ongoing geopolitical tensions across the combatant command. He managed operations 24/7 and created 59 pre-mission briefings for 355 aircrew members across two squadrons. He trained and ensured aircrews had situational awareness, safeguarding the transit of 970 personnel and 3,512 tons of cargo. He organized a cross-functional behind-the-scenes pilot and intel cross-talk collaboration at the Combined Air Operations Center to aid 89th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flying personnel in their duties.
SNCO of the Quarter
Master Sgt. Aaron Fisher, 87th Aerial Port Squadron load planner, is the 445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter. Fisher executed the 1st-ever 72-hour Secretary of Defense Orders Book call-up. He deployed a C-17 Mission Generation Force Element of four aircraft, 53 cargo tons and 141 passengers; enabling the delivery of aid. He load planned and coordinated airlift supporting the Pentagon’s rapid acquisition program. He led cargo inspections and a load team through 48 airlift missions, loading 1,700 tons of cargo and 168 passengers. He supported the Smithsonian Transcription Center as part of a volunteer team by digitally converting more than 2,200 Freedmen’s Bureau records enhancing the accessibility of post-American Civil War Reconstruction documents. He organized and led a team of 10 people for a six-hour Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge cleanup event removing litter and preserving a protected natural habitat.
NCO of the Quarter
Staff Sgt. Sarah Bennett, 445th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, is the 445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter. Bennett was instrumental in a 68 hour Aircrew Flight Equipment turnover where she streamlined local tracking systems to accurately account for more than $1 million in deployed assets, resulting in zero loss of mission critical equipment, in support of two operations. She accomplished 102 AFE inspections within four weeks, resulting in 250 flight hours and 59 sorties driving the successful movement of 3,511 tons of humanitarian aid delivered throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. She initiated the inventory of an AFE mobility package accounting for 3,025 assets totaling over $300,000 with less than 72 hours notice while preparing real world equipment items needed for deploying 89th Airlift Squadron aircrew members.
Airman of the Quarter
Airman Elias Strubler, 445th Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, is the 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter. Strubler assisted in training 96 wing personnel in a Shoot Move Communicate course, bolstering total force lethality. He contributed to building a more secure fighting force across five different Air Force career fields. He assisted in leading a four-person fire team during Close Quarters Battle, ensuring Agile Combat advanced skills were mastered. Strubler provided critical Defensive Fighting Position Fire, supporting 29 Defenders during a field training exercise and demonstrated combat lethality resulting in meeting 14 Career Field Education Training Plan requirements. Strubler dedicated eight hours at a local food bank, resulting in 150 pounds of food provided to eight families. He aided the holiday party committee, helping the team collect $4,500 benefitting current members, their families, and retired members.