AFSC 3E0X1 Electrical Systems Citations
Staff Sergeant Elgin F. Tedore distinguished himself by meritorious service as an Electrical Systems Craftsman, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron, 87th Mission Support Group, 87th Air Base Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, from XXXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Tedore's unsurpassed professionalism was evident as he led 19 electricians in the completion of over one thousand work orders extending over 80 miles of electrical distribution lines. He orchestrated the installation of essential lightning protection systems for Base Radar Approach Control that protected airfield navigation assets and sustained critical operations. Additionally, Sergeant Tedore led the fabrication of three electrical circuits for temporary boiler units providing hot water for over 250 billeting residents. Moreover, he demonstrated outstanding technical expertise by identifying and replacing a faulty high voltage bushing weld that restored power to 13 mission essential facilities in less than two hours. Finally, his contributions led his squadron to two Unit Compliance Inspection "EXCELLENT" ratings and helped capture the Air Mobility Command Air Force Outstanding Large Civil Engineer Unit of the Year Award. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Tedore reflect great credit upon himself, the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Fernando B. Green distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Electrical Systems Craftsman, 460th Civil Engineer Squadron, 460th Mission Support Group, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. During this period, Sergeant Green performed his duties in an outstanding manner, enabling 12,000 Buckley Air Force Base personnel to fully perform their worldwide mission. As an electrical systems supervisor, he maintained and repaired 28 miles of high voltage electrical distribution feeding 244 facilities valued at 2.9 billion dollars. His attention to detail resulted in minimum mission down time with zero electrical mishaps. Additionally, Sergeant Green utilized his technical expertise during underground infrastructure locating, ensuring 100 percent electrical location in support of 14 projects worth 1.4 million dollars. Finally, as the Facilities Section Safety monitor, Sergeant Green revitalized the section safety program by ensuring pre-work safety checklist completion, leading weekly section safety meetings, and updating the lock out/tag out program. His efforts contributed to the Air Force Space Command "Best Operations Flight" award, as well as an "Excellent" rating during the first ever "no notice" Operational Readiness Inspection. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Green reflect great credit upon himself, the 460th Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Louis A. Goines distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Electrical Systems Journeyman, 315th Civil Engineer Squadron, 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. In support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, the professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Goines resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of the Air Force. Sergeant Goines expediently repaired six load break elbows and replaced 200 feet of wire, restoring electrical power to a 1400 person beddown area within three hours. Additionally, he spliced ten static electricity ground cables to protect seven KC-135 aircraft saving the Air Force more than 10,000 dollars in outside work. Further, as Supply Sergeant, he coordinated with local vendors to purchase materials needed to resolve a lighting deficiency at the F-15 sun shade staging area in less than 24 hours. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Goines reflect great credit upon himself, the 315th Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Thomas S. Wiebelhaus distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Electrical Systems Journeyman, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, 380th Air Expeditionary Group, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. In this important assignment, Sergeant Wiebelhaus' outstanding leadership and devotion to duty were instrumental factors in the resolution of many problems of major importance to the Air Force. Sergeant Wiebelhaus repaired an electrical substation that produced and distributed power to three vehicle maintenance buildings, two suppply buildings, and two communications buildings which were the hub for all Air Force communications in South East Asia. In addition, he restored electrical power to the entry control search area which enabled security forces to search vehicles and personnel entering the installation, ensuring the safety of 1300 personnal and over seven billion dollars worth of equipment during Operation Enduring Freedom. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Wiebelhaus reflect great credit upon himself, the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Lionel K. Witz distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Electrical Systems Journeyman, 560th Red Horse Squadron, 10th Regional Support Group, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. During this period, the professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Witz contributed to the recovery and welfare of the citizens affected by Hurricanes Katrine, Ophelia, Rita, and Wilma. Without hesitation, Sergeant Witz volunteered to deploy and restore electrical power to critical infrastructure, facilities, and dwellings throughout the affected areas. Working 16 hours a day for three months, Sergeant Witz and his team restored electrical power for over 500,000 storm victims. In addition, Sergeant Witz assisted in the construction of six 960 square foot homes for the needy and veterans on the Navajo Indian Reservation, reducing or mitigating the effects of poverty. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Witz reflect credit upon himself, the 560th Red Horse Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant David P. Ferguson distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Electrical Systems Craftsman, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron, 633d Mission Support Group, Langley Air Force base, Virginia. During this period, Sergeant Ferguson performed his duties in an outstanding manner, enabling the base populace to fully perform their worldwide mission. As an electrical systems craftsman, he installed 1.5 miles of cable, 500 feet of duct bank, and a new 200 amp service for Langley's cantonment site, enhancing Airmen's ability to hone their war fighting skills. In addition, Sergeant Ferguson designed a new fire notification system, replacing 20 outdated devices and a fire panel, restoring fire protection for the eight million dollar F-15 flight simulator. Finally, as lead electrician on the damage assessment team, he contributed to the team receiving recognition as "Superior Team" during the Operational Readiness Inspection. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Ferguson reflect great credit upon himself, the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Omar H. Christensen distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Electrical Systems Journeyman, Civil Engineer Flight, 612th Air Base Squadron, 612th Theater Operations Group, Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. In this important assignment, Sergeant Christensen's outstanding leadership and devotion to duty were instrumental factors in the resolution of many problems of major importance to the Air Force. As a contractor specialist for electrical, Power Production, and Heating and Air Conditioning, Sergeant Christensen identified 47 code violations generated by local contractors. As a result, the violations were corrected, saving the Air Force over thirty million dollars in damages that would have occurred. Additionally, Sergeant Christensen provided oversight for the contractors and created a local electrical code program to prevent future violations. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Christensen reflect great credit upon himself, the 612th Air Base Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Jason E. Little distinguished himself by meritorious service as Electrical Systems Journeyman, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, 51st Mission Support Group, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Force Base, Republic of Korea. During this period, Sergeant Little responded to a critical power outage at 7th Air Force Headquarters and identified damaged high voltage connections, repaired them, and restored power in less than three hours, restoring command and control operations. In addition, Sergeant Little provided extensive technical knowledge and support during the installation of electrical outlets and cabling for 11 monitoring cameras for the 51st Communications Squadron, securing assets valued at 15 million dollars, and saving 20,000 dollars in contractor costs. Finally, Sergeant Little repaired over 200 airfield lighting fixtures that ensured the safe landings of 2.2 billion dollars in aircraft. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Little reflect credit upon himself, the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Alvin C. Camargo distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Electrical Systems Craftsman, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. During this period, Sergeant Camargo was a key factor in the maintenance of 383 fire alarm, 18 access control, and five supervisory stations and 128 security systems required to dispatch fire, EOD, medical, and security services. In addition, Sergeant Camargo installed dedicated power for the National Distress System used by the U.S. Coast Guard, boosting surveillance range by over 25 percent, and improving emergency service communications for air, space, land, and sea operations, and saving 3,000 dollars in contractor charges. Furthermore, while deployed to Al Mubarak Air Base, Kuwait, he repaired an electrical fault powering a refrigeration unit in less than 20 minutes, restoring protection for 288 pints of blood vital to AOR wounded. Finally, Sergeant Camargo maintained a fire alarm and intrusion detection system, providing around the clock security for 175 million dollars in Missile Defense assets. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Camargo reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron and the United States Air Force.