AFSC 2A6X2 AGE Citations

Senior Airman Christopher P. Wharton distinguished himself by meritorious service as Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman, 911th Air Refueling Squadron, 916th Operations Group, 916th Air Refueling Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina from XXXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXXXX. During this period, Senior Airman Wharton skillfully managed the flight's special tools where he ensured over forty recurring items were calibrated on-time ensuring a phenomenal one hundred percent servicability rate. Additionally, Airman Wharton demonstrated superior technical ability when he refurbished five 35-ton tripod jack hydraulic pump assemblies, completing the task in fifty percent of the normal time and saving over five thousand dollars in replacement costs. Finally, he identified a failing refrigerant reclaimer and expertly repaired the compressor assembly, returning the unit to full mission capable and saving the Air Force over twenty-six thousand dollars in acquisition costs. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Wharton reflect great credit upon himself, the 911th Air Refueling Squadron, and the United States Air Force.