AFSC 2E1X3
Ground Radio
Citations

Staff Sergeant Erik B. Densmore distinguished himself by meritorious service as Ground Radio Systems Supervisor, 85th Engineering and Installation Squadron, 38th Cyberspace Engineering Group, 688th Information Operations Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. During this period, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Sergeant Densmore orchestrated the installation of 14 sites with Radio over Internet Protocol Routed Network connectivity, providing critical command and control for main supply routes "outside the wire". His superb technical abilities enhanced critical communications for over 250 soldiers throughout the Iraq theater and garnered him Mosul's Deployed Performer of the Month award. Additionally, Sergeant Densmore performed an electromagnetic compatibility test for the $3,000,000 Situational Awareness Data Link at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. His efforts certified flight path separation between fighter aircraft and missile defense radar sites in accordance with strict Federal Aviation Administration standards. Finally, Sergeant Densmore led an electromagnetic interference study at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas providing Headquarters Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance a viable technical solution, resolving a 10 year chronic interference issue. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Densmore reflect credit upon himself, the 85th Engineering and Installation Squadron and the United States Air Force.

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Senior Airman Joshua Correa distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as a Ground Radio Technician, 445th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan. During this period, Airman Correa's technical skill and mission dedication was a crucial element in establishing Afghanistan's Regional Command West supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. While under the threat of indirect fire, Airman Correa skillfully maintained Land Mobile Radio repeater infrastructure for six networks and seven unrepeated channels providing 300 users with secure wireless communications aiding in base command and control. Furthermore, Airman Correa was hand selected by the Air Force Office of Special Investigation to install and maintain 90 thousand dollars in ultra high frequency radio equipment providing secure inter squad communications and reach back capability, restoring halted counter terrorist missions. Finally, Airman Correa provided the Base Defense Operations Center with intelligence and surveillance by contributing 40 hours as Entry Control Point over watch, sustaining the safety and security of 3,500 members. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Correa reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.