445th Airlift Wing SNCO of the Quarter, third quarter

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Master Sgt. James Hartsell, 87th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation craftsman, is the 445th Airlift Wing Senior NCO of the Quarter, third quarter.

Hartsell served as the NCOIC for the Air Mobility Division Backlog Cargo while deployed, participating in more than 5,500 missions with zero mishaps. He improved Area of Responsibility passenger and cargo support. He also increased the C-17 and C-130 efficiency by 15 percent and the cargo velocity by 33 percent, avoiding more than $100 million theater express costs. The sergeant synchronized the central command-wide cargo report; now it reads 98 percent accurate from 72 percent.

During his off-duty time, Hartsell is the head coach for the Reynoldsburg Youth Soccer team. He received his Community College of the Air Force degree in transportation and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in air transportation.