Crew Chief Awards

Crew Chief

Technical Sergeant Cole T. Koenig distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Crew Chief, 115th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Wisconsin. During this period, Seargent Koenig's dedication and technical knowledge while maintaining his assigned aircraft contributed 85 sorties and the Air Expeditionary Force's 27,401 combat flights hours while deployed in Afghanistan for Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Additionally, his keen eye and quick action identified a jet fuel starter malfunction during aircraft launch and shut down the aircraft, averting damage to the aircraft and saving the Air Force over 25 million dollars in damages. Furthermore, Seargent Koenig's stringent attention to detail resulted in a one hundred percent Quality Assurance pass rate on four inspections, boosting the squadron pass rate to 95.3 percent. Moreover, Sergeant Koenig spearheaded the training of seventeen fellow Airmen on throttle inspections, ensuring proper maintenance practices and boosting squadron Key Task Listings by 20 percent. Finally, Seargent Koenig exemplified Air Force core values by volunteering at a local food bank, enhancing local community relationships by distributing groceries to over 300 families in need. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Koenig reflect great credit upon himself, the 115th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the United States Air Force.

Crew Chief

Staff Sergeant Tyson G. Hollandsworth distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Crew Chief, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 461st Maintenance Group, 461st Air Control Wing, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. During this period, Sergeant Hollandsworth lead in the regeneration of three E-8C Aircraft during the Wing's 2010 Air Combat Command Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection. He was evaluated by an LCAP inspector during an Aircraft recovery and received an unprecedented "zero defects", which contributed to an overall rating of "Outstanding". Additionally, while deployed for Operation New Dawn as lead Crew Chief, Sergeant Hollandsworth successfully maintained six E-8C Aircraft and met Higher Headquarters ATO which earned a 92.4 percent Mission Capable rate. Finally, while deployed on a RED FLAG mission as a lead Technician, he responded to an Aircraft In-Flight Emergency for a faulty oil pressure transmitter, quickly replaced the faulty part, and returned the Aircraft to full mission capable status, which secured all eight for eight joint training missions. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Hollandsworth reflect credit upon himself, the 461st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the United States Air Force.