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Communications Security (COMSEC)
Senior Airman Harold W. Grant distinguished himself by meritorious service as Communications Security Accountant, 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron, 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. During this period, Airman Grant oversaw Cannon Air Force base's three year COMSEC destruction process by reviewing 1,200 classified documents and updating all standard operating procedures, reducing process complexity by 35 percent while retaining one hundred percent accuracy. In addition, he expedited the Simple Key Loader upgrade by loading software on 440 devices which closed a seven year deficiency and two Higher Head Quarters inspection findings. Further, he performed a Simple Key Loader electronic audit which prevented 70 incidents on 21 accounts, reducing Communications Security catastrophes by 20 percent. Finally, Airman Grant restructured the National Security Act incident reporting process while reviewing 43 discrepancies and closing 34, upholding the Department of Defense and Air Force Space Command's standards with zero compromises. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Grant reflect credit upon himself, the 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Master Sergeant Thomas E. Cochran distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Communications Security Custodian, 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 927th Air Refueling Wing, Macdill Air Force Base, Florida. During this period as Communications Security Custodian for the 45th Areomedical Squadron, Sergeant Cochran was solely responsible for the proper accounting, documentation and dissemination of the unit's Communications Security assets including over 60 communications devices valued in exess of 30,000 dollars with zero incidents. Additionally, Sergeant Cochran provided and documented all on going Communications Security training for over 40 Communications Flight personnel, ensuring rapid and effective world wide deployability of communications assets. Moreover, during Operation Unified Response, he volunteered to train, document, and issue Communications Security assets to members of the 109th Airlift Wing, ensuring mission continuity and the movement of over one thousand sick or injured Haitian earthquake survivors form the disaster location to medical facilities in the United states. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Cochran reflect credit upon himself, the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Airman First Class Shawna L Larson distinguished herself by outstanding achievement while serving as COMSEC RESPONSIBLE OFFICER, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron (EACS), Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. During this period, Airman Larson deployed in support of Operation NEW DAWN, and provided Communications Security (COMSEC) support for Joint Base Balad, Iraq and Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. She stood up three COMSEC accounts and created the squadron's Operating Instructions and Emergency Action Procedures, establishing the foundation for secure communications in the AOR. Additionally, she instructed and qualified 41 members on Communications Security procedures, conducted four self inspections, identified 25 discrepancies, and revised two COMSEC sub accounts. Further, Airman Larson trained 12 Airmen on the Simple Key Loader (SKL) and three operators on Mids LVT crypto loading procedures which supported 450 hours of Link 16 connectivity. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Larson reflect credit upon herself, the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Brandon C. Thomas distinguished himself by meritorious service as Communications Security Manager, 509th Communications Squadron, 509th Mission Support Group, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. During this period, Sergeant Thomas provided cryptographic key generation and destruction support for thirty one sub accounts holding over twelve thousand classified items valued at 21 million dollars. In addition, his oversight during the Positive Control Material inspection received the highest rating as he protected over three thousand nuclear command and control assets. Moreover, he prepared 35 secure phones in support of exercise CONSTANT VIGILANCE, supporting 24-hour operations during eight nuclear generations. Furthermore, his support of the Predator mission contributed to more than twenty thousand flying hours and 24 raids, eliminating over three hundred enemy combatants. Finally, as the manager of the second largest COMSEC account in Air Force Global Strike Command, he safeguarded twelve thousand classified items valued at twenty million dollars, earning a Satisfactory rating for the 509th Bomb Wing. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Thomas reflect credit upon himself, the 509th Communications Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Vincent K. Galvan distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Communications Security Accountant, 1st Communications Squadron, 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, from XXXXXX XXXXXX to XXXXXX XXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Galvan's outstanding performance led to the development of the 1st Fighter Wing Information Assurance Communications Security account database, providing centralized account tracking and facilitating on-time inspections for all user accounts. His attention to detail and accounting procedures ensured the positive control and accountability of more than 10,000 Communications Security items, contributing to the 1st Fighter Wing Excellent rating on the Air Combat Command Information Assurance Assessment Program visit. Additionally, Sergeant Galvan trained five COMSEC Responsible Officers on the new F-22 Benign Fill keying process, supporting a monthly rekey of 43 F-22 aircraft, and leading to the stand up of the 24-hour Air Combat Command Benign Fill Operations Center. Finally, his superior leadership and expertise resulted in the work center winning the 1st Fighter Wing Communications/Information Team Award for 2014. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Galvan reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Communications Squadron, and the United States Air Force.