Allergy and Immunology Awards
Staff Sergeant Brian H. Ward distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Allergy & Immunizations NCOIC, 99th Healthcare Operations Squadron (HCOS), 99th Medical Group, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. During this period, Sergeant Ward oversaw Air Combat Command's largest Allergy and Immunizations clinic, administering more than 32,000 immunizations in support of six Wings, 52 tenant units, 10,000 active duty members, NATO forces, and 237,000 beneficiaries. Additionally, he improved the appointment system for the Immunizations Clinic by coordinating with two units, GPMs, and appointment line members and developing the Appointment Line Booking OI which streamlined patient encounters, improved manpower efficiency, and decreased patient wait times. Furthermore, Sergeant Ward taught three "Stop the Bleed" courses and certified 200 civilians from three cities to train Clark County School Districts and Government personnel on Active Shooter response. Finally, he managed the Commander's fitness program, leading three Unit Fitness Assessment Cells (UFAC) and 20 PTLs in applying and evaluating new testing standards for the Air Force fitness program. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Ward while serving his country reflect credit upon himself, the 99th Healthcare Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Rebecca C. Ray distinguished herself by meritorious service as Allergy and Immunology Technician, Allergy and Immunizations Clinic, 673d Medical Operations Squadron, 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, from XXXXX XXXXX to XXXXX XXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Ray expertly managed a 1.2 million dollar clinic budget to coordinate and deliver 27 immunization orders, upholding cold chain management of PACAF's largest Allergy Immunology Clinic. Additionally, she trained five Allergy Technicians on eleven recertification tasks contributing to earning the Hospital of the Year award. Moreover, Sergeant Ray managed the Women's Health dysplasia program, reviewed 388 cytology tests and 133 biopsies, and improved access to care by 25 percent. Further, she performed over 50 hand hygiene evaluations, ensuring one hundred percent Joint Commission compliance for Infection Control while maintaining zero nosocomial illnesses. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Ray reflect credit upon herself, the 673d Medical Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Brian L. Maggard distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as NCOIC, Allergy and Immunizations Clinic, 18th Medical Operations Squadron, 18th Medical Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, from XXXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Maggard coordinated the first-ever joint service island-wide pandemic flu drive-through vaccination exercise, vaccinating over 300 personnel and their beneficiaries in less than 36 hours. Additionally, Sergeant Maggard pioneered point-of-service immunizations for the Pediatric Clinic, vaccinating more than 4,000 children and decreasing the Immunizations Clinic's patient wait time by 50 percent. Further, his careful analysis of historical trends and foresight prevented disruptions of service and procured newly required pediatric vaccines as soon as they were available, securing Kadena's place in the top five in the Air Force for childhood immunization rates. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Maggard reflect credit upon himself, the 18th Medical Operations Squadron, and the United States Air Force.