Geospatial Imagery Analyst Citations
Staff Sergeant Calvin L. Jardine distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Sensor and Imagery Analyst, 24th Intelligence Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During this period, Sergeant Jardine exploited more than 1,300 images and 1,900 hours of full motion video to produce 2,135 reports and products. His geospatial analysis drove POTUS level decisions that eliminated high priority threat networks, assisted in critical military equipment transportation, and provided aid to more than 51,000 Afghan refugees during Operation Allies Welcome. Additionally, he assisted in developing and briefing Medium Altitude Operations Center capabilities and operations to NATO mission partners, resulting in improved AOR threat mitigation as well as bolstering Partner Nation's search and rescue efforts. Moreover, his direct involvement in search and rescue efforts saved 50 lives by identifying and locating a maritime vessel's distress signal and guiding the Libyan Coast Guard in their rescue efforts. Lastly, he was instrumental in the "Future of DOX" initiative where his expertise helped identify the National Exploitation Team's 2023 operations for DGS 4 and the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Jardine reflect credit upon himself, the 24th Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Nicole A. Long distinguished herself by meritorious service as Geospatial Analyst, 192nd Intelligence Squadron, 192nd Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force base, virginia from 21 August 2009 to 23 February 2012. During this period, Sergeant Long demonstrated outstanding professionalism and dedication while executing 131 U-2, RQ-4, MQ-1 and MQ-9 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions supporting Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM. She meticulously analyzed more than 340 targets and 49 hours of full motion video, created 211 imagery intelligence products, and identified three homemade explosive production facilities and two suspected improvised explosive devices, directly impacting the safety of Coalition forces. In addition, Sergeant Long's exceptional analytic skills led to her selection as an instructor where she trained 50 active duty, Air National Guard, reserve, and coalition Geospatial Analysts, three of whom who were recognized as Exceptionally Qualified during their position qualification evaluations. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Long reflect credit upon herself, the 192nd Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Richard C. Russo distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Imagery Analyst, 101st Intelligence Squadron, 102d Intelligence Wing, Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Russo resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of Air Force intelligence operations. As a Geospatial Analyst, Sergeant Russo demonstrated proficiency and quickly achieved crew qualification and Special Operations Forces certifications employed by the Distributed Ground Station weapon system. Additionally, his operational commitment was critical to imagery exploitation and intelligence analysis of over 640 MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper combat sorties flown in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. Further, Sergeant Russo increased his commitment to the Global War on Terrorism while deployed to Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the MC-12 Liberty platform. His skillful analysis provided error free intelligence on 166 missions, directly aiding in the removal of 33 High Value Targets from the battlefield. Finally, his superior expertise and creativity were leveraged by the 102d Intelligence Group to ensure accuracy for 13 vital projects, directly improving daily operations. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Russo reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Intelligence Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Senior Airman Jessica B. Wingate distinguished herself by meritorious service as Sensor Planner and Geospatial Analyst, 497th Operations Support Squadron, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. During this period, as Sensor Planner, she skillfully planned 134 U-2 and RQ-4 missions and inspected 7,400 imagery products in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. Additionally, she successfully analyzed 224 hours of full motion video which resulted in the discovery of eight roadside Improvised Explosive Devices. Furthermore, she introduced new training guidelines for the RQ-4 tracker which increased work efficiency by at least 20 percent. Moreover, she steered a U-2 to an additional 140 time critical targets, enabling identification of insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures. Finally, during a compound assault, she directed friendly forces to enemy locations leading to nine insurgent detainees. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Wingate reflect credit upon herself, the 497th Operations Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Mark O. Johnson distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Quality Assurance Evaluator, 10th Intelligence Squadron, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. During this period, the professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Johnson were crucial to the maintenance of a 12 million dollar SATCOM system in support of 2,500 global U-2 and UAS missions. His unprecedented vigilance and meticulous attention to detail enabled exploitation of over 125,000 Geospatial Intelligence products, and the capture of 500 High-value Targets. In addition, while deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, he coordinated 6,300 MC-12 mission sorties and redirected 57 air assets, providing close air support to over 300 troops in contact. Furthermore, he developed an identification system for 30 Army aircraft, enhancing inter service mission scheduling and establishing over 5,000 hours of full motion video for the warfighter. Finally, Sergeant Johnson pioneered the unit implementation of the Management Internal Control Toolset, training 73 personnel and managed the completion of 2,200 inspection items in a third of the required timeframe. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Johnson reflect great credit upon himself, the 10th Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.