Medical Materiel Specialist Awards
Senior Airman Caleb R. Crucian distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Medical Materiel Technician, 366th Medical Support Squadron (366 MDSS), 366th Medical Group, 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. During this period, Airman Crucian processed more than 10,000 dollars worth of new items while simultaneously reducing duplicate items ordered by fifty percent and contributing to an overall Excellent rating during the Health Services Inspection and Joint Commission accreditation. In addition, Airman Crucian ordered over 400,000 dollars in biological and chemical warfare (BW/CW) stock, obtaining 97 percent accuracy which contributed to the flight earning the Air Combat Command Medical Logistics Small Account of the Year. Finally, he supervised and completed five Home Land Defense inventories, bringing inventory completion rate to 99 percent and seizing the Air Combat Command Surgeon General's Award for Best Hospital of the Year. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Crucian reflect credit upon himself, the 366th Medical Support Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Master Sergeant Elizabeth N. Maestas distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of Medical Logistics, 452nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California. During this period, the professional skill, leadership and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant Maestas resulted in major contributions to the effectiveness and success of Air Force Medical Logistics missions in support of Operations SHARED ACCORD and IRAQI FREEDOM. In support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, she deployed to Iraq Army Depot, Camp Taji Iraq, and served as Logistics Advisor to the Iraqi Army. In this role, she trained 24 Iraqi logisticians on established procedures and instituted a medical materiel ordering process which reduced delivery times within the area of responsibility by 70 percent. In support of Operation SHARED ACCORD, she arranged the movement of over 150 team members and transported over 86,000 tons of medical supplies which led to 10,457 prescriptions being filled and the sustained care of 3,780 patients. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Maestas reflect great credit upon herself, the 452nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Airman First Class Martin F. Walker distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Medical Materiel Journeyman, 24th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, 24th Air Expeditionary Group, Joint Task Force Haiti. During this period, Airman Walker was a pivotal member of Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE following the tragic earthquake which destroyed much of Haiti's capital. He assisted with the collection and inventory of over five tons of medical supplies valued at fifty thousand dollars in forty eight hours creating key trigger points for ordering and identifying critical shortages. Additionally, Airman Walker assisted in securing and transporting ten thousand pounds of medical supplies and equipment for the Air Force Expeditionary Hospital, supporting the care of five hundred U.S. Naval Ship COMFORT patients. Moreover, he assisted with the coordination and redistribution of medical supplies to Haitian medical centers with the United States Army. Airman Walker also assisted with search and rescue efforts that recovered thirty deceased individuals at the Hotel Montana. Finally, he assisted with the transport of 490 Haitian Earthquake victims and military members for aeromedical evacuation to definitive care. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Airman Walker reflect credit upon himself, the 24th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Senior Airman Daniel M Weber distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Contingency Medical Materiel Technician, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During this period, Airman Weber was a key member in the En-route Patient Staging System relocation, facilitating the transition of 637 mission critical assets worth 1.5 million dollars, and enabling fast reaction air evacuation for 2,600 base occupants. Additionally, he led four members in the inventory of 14 Unit type Codes and audited 5,700 items valued at 4.3 million dollars with a 91 percent readiness accuracy rating. Furthermore, as Group DRMO program manager, he integrated with the Defense Logistics Agency and disposed of 65 unserviceable medical equipment items, recouping three hundred and sixty thousand dollars. Finally, as the squadron Unit Fitness Program Manager, he certified 17 members and finalized 63 physical assessments with a one hundred percent pass ratio. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Weber reflect credit upon himself, the 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Master Sergeant Timothy C. Gregoire distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Medical Materiel Program Director, 382nd Training Squadron, 82nd Training Group, 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. During this period, Sergeant Gregoire oversaw the 2.6 million dollar training program, leading 520 entry level Airmen and 88 Non Commissioned Officers through course completion and ensuring over two thousand Community College of the Air Force credit hours were awarded. Additionally, he made critical curriculum updates in 35 lessons, facilitating the reduction of failure rates to one percent and readying course materiel for Medical Education Training Campus course rewrites. Further, he deployed to Iraq, where he revised Contingency Aeromedical Staging facility logistics functions, reestablishing program accountability critical to the Aeromedical supply mission success. Finally, he was selected to lecture, as part of a U.S. State Department sponsored program, six Iraqi doctors on Medical Materiel Management operations, enhancing healthcare services and host nation relations. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Gregoire reflect great credit upon himself, the 382nd Training Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Senior Airman Jody M. Winnett distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Medical Materiel Technician, 39th Healthcare Operations Squadron, 39th Medical Group, 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. In this important assignment, Senior Airman Winnett performed a variety of Shelf Life Extension Program taskers, extending expiration dates for 77 items, and preventing the loss of contingency assets. In addition, he assembled 200,000 dollars worth of Joint First Aid Kits to support the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Moreover, he supported the distribution of a 170-item emergency shipment, having it packaged and ready for transport within six hours, meeting a real world POTUS tasker on time. Finally, he managed the DRMO program, and returned 115 excess medical items, resulting in redistributing 500,000 dollars into Air Force Working Capital Funds for use by the Medical Group. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Winnett reflect credit upon himself, the 39th Healthcare Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Joshua K. Bybee distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Medical Logistics, 7th Healthcare Operations Squadron, 7th Medical Group, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. During this period, Sergeant Bybee managed and synchronized the operations of five medical sections, executing an 11 million dollar budget supporting the medical care of 25,000 beneficiaries. Additionally, as the Contingency Medical Materiel Manager, he procured 105,000 dollars in medical supplies and equipment, exceeding the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency's goal by fifty percent. Further, he collaborated with the Defense Logistics Agency to secure 13 critical COVID-19 items, saving the Defense Health Agency 104,000 dollars. Finally, he was instrumental in executing a POTUS Order by expediting 200 medical supply items in less than 48 hours in support of the Ukraine military aid mission. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Bybee reflect credit upon himself, the 7th Healthcare Operations Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Master Sergeant Christopher E Wharton distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Medical Materiel Technician, 377th Healthcare Operations Squadron, 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland Air Force base, New Mexico. In this important assignment, Sergeant Wharton expedited more than 80 orders in support of eight disaster teams, increasing availability from fourteen percent to ninety five percent while exceeding standard wait times. Additionally, he completed the first Logistics strategic sourcing initiative in 12 months, converting 213 items to e-commerce and generic brands, reducing the Medical Group's expenses by 200,000 dollars. Moreover, Sergeant Wharton drove end of fiscal year operations, procured 2,300 orders worth two million dollars, enabling 36,000 prescriptions to be filled, and provided an aging Physical Therapy clinic with new medical equipment. Finally, he introduced a bi-weekly follow up process that decreased supply due-ins by twenty three percent and increased ordering efficiency by ten percent, providing vital supplies for more than 30,000 patient appointments. The distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Wharton reflect credit upon himself, the 377th Healthcare Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.