445 AW reservist named AFRC resource advisor of the year Published Dec. 27, 2013 By 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force Base, Ohio -- Maj. Tara Jones, 445th Airlift Wing executive officer, has been selected as the Air Force Reserve Command Resource Advisor of the Year, Installation Level, for her work accomplished during the October 2012-September 2013 award period. During this time, Jones was serving as the 445th Mission Support Group executive officer. Jones coordinated the execution of Air Force Reserve Command FY13 facilities projects awards, where 13 projects worth more than $4 million were funded. She helped organize lodging for more than 260 Operational Readiness Inspection players during a wing-directed annual tour for pre-ORI training. Jones initiated new guidance to mitigate improper conference/registration fee payments on government travel cards. She also created a travel voucher tracker for 445th MSG staff and five squadrons. Jones was selected as the wing's Company Grade Officer of the quarter. Jones' good nature continues off-duty where she volunteers to serve meals at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center's annual Christmas party. She assists with bingo night at the Alexandria Senior Center. She also helped man the 445th Air Force Marathon hydration station, meeting the needs of more than 15,000 runners. Earlier in the year, Jones was a key inspector for a short-notice Chief of Staff of the Air Force-directed health and welfare inspection, a two-day turnaround affecting 21 buildings and 32 wing agencies.