445th Airlift Wing CGO of the Quarter, first quarter

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Capt. Jason Vance, 87th Aerial Port Squadron readiness flight officer in charge, is the 445th Airlift Wing Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, first quarter.

Vance restructured the Air Transportation Standard Evaluation program, ensuring a quality, complaint and safety culture. He developed his squadron's Management Internal Control Toolset Self-Inspection Program, validating more than 1,600 items. The captain engineered quarterly aerial port training scenarios, fostering a joint training environment with four wing agencies, maximizing unit readiness.

During his off-duty time, Vance organized and participated in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's "Run for the Fallen" event with more than 1,000 runners and walkers honoring the victims of 9/11. He coordinated his unit's Wingman Day, bolstering his squadron's spirit de corps. Vance is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix.