Load Planning Representative Awards

NCOIC, Load Planning

Master Sergeant James M. Howard distinguished himself by meritorious service as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Wing Plans and Exercises, 65th Airlift Squadron, 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. During this period, Sergeant Howard's excellent leadership skills as Special Handling Section supervisor were instrumental in overseeing aerial port flightline operations. Hand-picked to participate as part of a dual-wing team for the 2006 Operational Readiness Inspection, he disseminated vital information which ensured the on-time departure of 82 tons of cargo, resulting in an Excellent rating. Additionally, as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for Load Planning, his professional excellence ensured his fellow Airmen were prepared for the 2010 Operational Readiness Inspection. His revision of the unit training program eased scheduling concerns, ultimately resulting in an overall Excellent rating and garnering him recognition as a 446th Airlift Wing Star Performer. While deployed multiple times in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and NEW DAWN, and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, Sergeant Howard coordinated the Aerial Port, Air Mobility Division, Tanker Airlift Control Center, and Airfield Departure/Arrival Control Group for inter-theater airlift requests. His dynamic load planning experience directly resulted in the successful movement of 28 Persistent Threat Detection and Ground Surveillance Systems on 664 missions, totaling $227 million. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Howard reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

NCOIC, Load Planning

Master Sergeant Christopher M. Johnson distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Load Planning, 405th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, 405th Air Expeditionary Group, Thumrait, Oman. During this period, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, Sergeant Johnson expertly implemented capability forecast to effectively load plan and utilize 573 airlift missions which resulted in the delivery of 15,399 short tons of cargo, 27 lifesaving Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and 178 Strykers to combat forces in Afghanistan. Additionally, while displaying innovative resource allocation, he initiated the opportune movement of 252 cargo pallet positions ahead of schedule, thereby reducing fourteen C-17 airlift missions, resulting in a cost savings of over 1.1 million dollars. Further, demonstrating exemplary initiative and professional skills, he coordinated the multi - module team, consisting of Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy moving unit cargo into and out of the Area of Responsibility in the busiest multi-modal aerial port in theater. Finally, he spearheaded the implementation of Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) which contributed to a more productive load planning section, reducing the time to complete a load plan by 75 percent. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Johnson reflect great credit upon himself, the 405th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.

Logistics Planner

Master Sergeant Dorothy A. Beale distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Logistics Planner, 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. During this period, Master Sergeant Beale led cargo processing of twenty-two tons of equipment key to deploying two KC-46 Pegasus refuelers, enabling the Air Mobility Command's approval for combat refueling the newest airframe in support of operations ENDURING SENTINEL, INHERENT RESOLVE, and SPARTAN SHIELD. Additionally, she was vital in fulfilling Air Mobility Division requirements to transport 194 tons of cargo on eight no-fail missions, expediting the staging of equipment for the Presidential arrival to the United Nation's Climate Change Conference. Furthermore, Sergeant Beale led Special Operation Command's Humanitarian Aid cargo movement, synchronizing three agencies, load planning thirteen tons and palletizing 300 beds and clothing for refugees, endowing the United States Diplomatic relation with two nations. Finally, she backfilled the Installation Deployment Readiness Cell Section Chief role, leading seven members of different career fields in the movement of four thousand passengers, fifty-seven cargo tons, and fifty-nine missions, earning the Squadron's Airman and Group's Team of the Quarter awards. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Beale reflect great credit upon herself, the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the United States Air Force.