WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --
The 445th Airlift Wing is proud to announce the following Airmen as the third quarter CY16 award winners.
Airman of the Quarter
Senior Airman Joshua Collins, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft guidance and control systems journeyman, is the 445th Airlift Wing Airman of the Quarter, third quarter. Collins completed six computer integrated processor/visual integrated processor next generation software time compliance technical order upgrades, improving the C-17 Globemaster III fleet computing performance by 67 percent. He passed two on the spot quality assurance assessments that were performed with zero discrepancies. He identified a mis-aligned inertial reference unit tray prior to the aircraft going into depot, saving 72 hours in downtime and a costly depot maintenance request. During his off-duty time, Collins volunteered more than 60 hours for Vest Ohio K-9s, resulting in funding to purchase 57 vests for Ohio and national police dogs. He volunteered with the Airmen Against Drunk Driving program. Collins is pursuing his Community College of the Air Force degree in Avionics Systems Tech.
NCO of the Quarter
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Van Iderstine, 445th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Home Station Check section, is the 445th Airlift Wing Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. Van Iderstine trained his entire section on the operation of new wheel and tire equipment, reducing restoration time by 45 percent. He exposed a faulty primary flight control during the inspection phase. The sergeant was able to pin point a corrosion nose landing gear upper drag link assy, saving a component worth more than $6,800. Van Iderstine engaged the efforts of six specialties during manning limiting factors. During his off-duty time, Van Iderstine donated 150 hours to a local organization promoting weapons safety to 130 children. He led a group of 10 people helping to renovate a shelter house at Lake Loramie State Park. The sergeant has participated in the Air Force Marathon three times in a row.
Senior NCO of the Quarter
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Pratt, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron Force Support Squadron, distribution flight chief, is the 445th Airlift Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. Pratt directed the commander’s inspection program for 107 Airmen, led six quality assurance evaluators and conducted 45 checklists with 1,725 items. He oversaw the assessment of 330 Airmen with 71 tasks, ensuring technical skills and fixing 56 findings. Pratt was the subject matter expert for the USAFE inspector general team, auditing 86 vehicle readiness squadron equipment programs worth $281,000 that aided 102 Airmen deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. During his off-duty time, Pratt volunteered more than 160 hours with the Dayton Performing Arts. He helped raise more than $700 and enhanced camaraderie as part of the Top 4 group. He earned his Department of Defense Financial Management certificate and Certified/Enhanced Defense Financial Management in Acquisition.
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter
Capt. Keisha Dobney-Boykin, 445th Force Support Squadron office-in-charge, Communications Element, is the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, third quarter. Dobney-Boykin’s client support technician team closed 1,500 trouble tickets, ensuring a seamless 32-64 bit migration, resulting in the wing being the only one to beat Air Force Materiel Command’s migration timeline. Dobney-Boykin serves as the wing’s Green Dot program coordinator. She developed the training plan and has trained more than 50 percent of the wing in less than three months. During her off-duty time, Dobney-Boykin volunteered 350 hours counseling homeless and low income individuals. She served 120-190 meals per month a t a local shelter, providing nourishment to women and children in need. Dobney-Boykin was selected as the Dayton Mediation Center Mediator, completing 40 hours-worth of training as a conflict resolution expert. She received her master’s degree in social work in August.