Resource Advisor Awards

Resource Advisor

Staff Sergeant Alanis O. Ramos distinguished herself by meritorious service while assigned to the Air Force Culture and Language Center, Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. During this period, Sergeant Ramos expertly served as a Resource Advisor and supported the Language Enabled Airman Program 6.1 million dollar budget, tracking invoices across five vendors and funding 669 Language Training events across 44 languages, and was identified to support four schools, managing an additional five million dollar budget and 1.4 million dollars in contracts, enabling academic support for seven Commanders. Additionally, she took the initiative to facilitate Maxwell's FTEC and Junior Enlisted Foundation's 300 courses, and led 36 Airmen across 10 days of academics, enforcing standards for the 42nd Air Base Wing's newest Airmen. Furthermore, she played a key role in revitalizing an AFSC-wide foundational knowledge revision, bridging on-the-job training with formal education, and identifying 86 gaps across 28 training Standard Operating Procedures. Her efforts led to improvements in a 4-year outdated curriculum, driving technical training for 13,000 Airmen within the Financial Management (6F) community. Finally, Sergeant Ramos further demonstrated exceptional leadership by stepping in as Air War College's Government Purchase Card Approver during a mission hardship, managing an additional 174,000 dollar budget, and ensuring uninterrupted courses for 245 Joint-Service students. Staff Sergeant Ramos' diligence was crucial to her earning the 2024 Ira C. Eaker Center Airman of the Year and the 2024 Air War College Airman of the Fourth Quarter. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Ramos reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

Resource Advisor

Master Sergeant Scott R. Pelletier distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States while assigned to the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. During this period, the outstanding professional skills, dedication, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Pelletier resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of the squadron. He provided flawless oversight of the squadron's resources, securing over 1.2 million dollars in annual allocated airlift support to conduct Aeromedical Readiness Missions resulting in sustained Mission Ready status of 65 assigned squadron aircrew members. His superior management of the Aircrew Training Program directly resulted in producing continued sustainable crews in the unit's support of multiple real-world contingency Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM, and Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Most notably, Sergeant Pelletier's tireless efforts in planning and execution of the Air Mobility Command's Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Visit directly resulted in Sergeant Pelletier being named as a "Superior Performer". His exceptional performance has made a lasting impression as an outstanding coach, teacher, and mentor for his fellow Airmen to emulate. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Pelletier culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Resource Advisor

During this period, the outstanding professional skills, leadership and the ceaseless effort of Captain Feist resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron's mission. Captain Feist provided flawless oversight of the squadron's resources, executing over $100,000 in annual funds, greater than 1,200 Annual Training days yearly, and persistently pursued $74,000 in unfunded requests to complete needed squadron projects. Most notable was her involvement in numerous key operational missions and exercises to include two AEF deployments totaling 92 squadron members to seven CONUS and OCONUS locations, 15 personnel to backfill AEF shortfalls, at least quarterly operational missions to Europe Command or Pacific Command locations, a Medrete to Honduras with an execution of $60,000 of pharmacy and medical supplies, two Medlites to Africa Command, three Operational Readiness Evaluations and an Operational Readiness Inspection with a squadron grade of "Outstanding", a Health Services Inspection with a squadron grade of "Satisfactory", 40 members in support of Global Guardian 2012, 32 members in support of Patriot Guard 2011, 17 members to JRTC and an Overseas Annual Training to Kadena, Japan. Additionally, Captain Feist represented the 109th during the AF Manpower study and advocated for and secured much needed additional manning. Captain Feist is identified as a "go to" person by leadership at the National Guard Bureau and 133d Airlift Wing Operations Group. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Feist reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.

Group Resource Advisor

Staff Sergeant Stacey A. Henson distinguished herself by meritorious service as Group Headquarters Noncommissioned Officer, 369th Recruiting Group, Air Force Recruiting Service, Lackland Air Force Base. During this period, Sergeant Henson served as the key advisor to the Group Commander, expertly managing and executing the Group's $18.3 million operating budget, overseeing $4.9 million in TDY funds, and administering 23 central credit accounts totaling $7 million. Her exceptional fiscal stewardship extended to her role as the Group Government Travel Card Program Manager, where she ensured compliance across 1,200 accounts supporting 10 squadrons, consistently exceeding Air Force standards. Sergeant Henson's leadership directly enabled mission success across the enterprise. She championed a Department of the Air Force pilot program that expedited medical examinations for 152 recruits, resolving a $56,000 funding shortfall and securing a 33 percent increase in future-year funding to modernize recruiting operations. She executed $315,000 supporting 84 recruiting events, generating 15,300 engagements and driving a 193 percent increase in officer accessions board-ready, elevating her squadrons to the top of their peer group. Despite an unprecedented spend freeze, she safeguarded critical readiness by tracking $2.1 million in supply funds, securing resources to prevent the shutdown of Special Warfare recruiting, and protecting Air Force Special Operations Command's most critical training pipelines. Beyond fiscal excellence, Sergeant Henson strengthened Airmen and families through tireless advocacy and leadership. She revived the Group's Key Support Program after a year-long lapse, supporting 268 families, led mentorship training for 50 Chaplain Ropes, and administered essential readiness programs for 140 personnel. Her instruction of budget management courses for 27 officers and resource advisors enhanced oversight of $54 million across three recruiting groups, improving enterprise-wide accountability. Her efforts were instrumental in the Group securing 12,000 new enlistment contracts and achieving 112 percent of its fiscal year goal, outperforming all other recruiting groups. Staff Sergeant Henson's outstanding professionalism, leadership, and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.