Signals Intelligence Analyst
Awards
See also: Rivet Joint Awards
See also: Collection Operator Awards
See also: Army Signals Intelligence Analyst Awards
See also: Navy Cryptologic Technician - Collection (CTR) Awards
Signals Intelligence Fusion Analyst
Staff Sergeant Benjamin W. Richie distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Signals Intelligence Fusion Analyst, 13th Intelligence Squadron, 9th Reconnaisance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California. Sergeant Richie authored 155 time sensitive reports with 95 percent accuracy and disseminated intelligence reports which resulted in several insurgent locations being identified and four Taliban fighters captured and placed into United States custody. In addition, he nominated over 220 imagery ADHOCs, leveraging 43 separate Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platform missions to provide Operation Enduring Freedom Combined Joint Task Forces collection efforts which led to the facilitation of 45 enemy targets found and finished. Finally, Sergeant Richie supplied Combined Joint Task Forces engaged in 52 firefights with actionable intelligence based on Multi-Source Intelligence which led to the discovery of 23 Improvised Explosive Devices. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Richie reflect great credit upon himself, the 13th Intelligence Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
Senior Airman Emily A. Russell distinguished herself by meritorious service as Signals Intelligence Analyst, 30th Intelligence Squadron, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. During this period, Airman Russell was hand-picked to fill a new multi-int position that fused Signals Intelligence with other Intelligence disciplines and enhanced Distributed Ground System reporting capabilities. In this position Airman Russell exploited 257 U-2 ISR missions, identifying insurgent activity that bridged key COCOM intelligence gaps and denied enemy sanctuary in Afghanistan and Iraq. Additionally, Airman Russell developed 13 U-2 and Global Hawk imagery collections plans, validating 2100 collection requirements in compliance with SECDEF ISR priorities. Further, Airman Russell synchronized joint tactical collection requirements, routing 850 Ad Hocs to friendly forces in Southwest Asia. And finally, Airman Russell executed eight critical missions orders across three Areas of Responsiblity, successfully enabling joint service ISR mission accomplishment. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Russell reflect great credit upon herself, the 30th Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Technical Signals Analyst
Master Sergeant Wayne M. Taylor distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Technical Signals Analyst, 390th Intelligence Squadron, 55th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. During this period, Sergeant Taylor partnered with the National Cryptologic University to establish the first-ever RADAR theory course at Kadena Air Base. As the only qualified instructor in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command AOR, he trained 11 joint service members and established training schedules for six geographically separated units across 3d Marine Expeditionary Force and Pacific Air Force. Additionally, he led eight weeks of operational testing of new Electronic Warfare countermeasures, laying the foundation for next generation upgrades for ten Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. He led the operational assessment for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), accelerating a ninety million dollar initiative to demonstrate the first employment of new technology to enable long-range kill chains. Furthermore, Sergeant Taylor developed and implemented a mission statistics tool, identifying collection trends and metrics that supported a 55th Wing initiative to measure performance and efficiency across a nine billion dollar RC-135V/W fleet. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Taylor reflect credit upon himself, the 390th Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Signals Search and Development Operator
Senior Airman Ruben L. Zoeckler distinguished himself by meritorious service as Signals Search and Development Operator, 97th Intelligence Squadron, 55th Operations Group, 55th Wing, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. During this period, Airman Zoeckler completed 26 operational sorties in support of Operations Spartan Shield and Inherent Resolve which resulted in a 15 percent increase in Airborne Tasking collection and analysis, and the creation of eight pass down documents, guides, and working aids for the incoming crew. Additionally, Airman Zoeckler assisted in the transfer and installation of equipment and projectors to the 763rd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron's newly operational squadron building, contributing to the pre and post mission success of 350 members and 144 Higher Headquarters annually. Finally, while managing the Electronic Flight Bag program, he arranged twelve meetings within the DOOB flight for Signal Search and Development students, operators, instructors and evaluators over nine months, achieving one hundred percent compliance with a DO-mandated requirement. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Zoeckler reflect credit upon himself, the 97th Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Signals Analyst
Senior Airman William A. McGhee distinguished himself by meritorious service as a Signals Analyst while assigned to the 32nd Intelligence Squadron, 707th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group, 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. During this period, Airman McGhee led a four-member team in the execution of over 1,700 precision location finding requests, and maintained 24/7 continuity operations for the intelligence needs of multiple combatant commanders. Additionally, he oversaw the operations of a four billion dollar collection asset in the completion of 142 high priority tasks which ensured total compliance with multi-national objectives. Furthermore, he developed targets against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant senior leadership, producing more than one-thousand precision target locations that resulted in the facilitation of 68 kinetic strikes against adversaries. Further, he enabled the collection of data from nearly four million enemy communication events which system engineers used to optimize tactical usage for over 35 remote sites. Finally, Airman McGhee conducted 30 high visibility system audits that resulted in the discovery of unique adversary national vulnerabilities, contributing to the production of 91 strategic reports briefed to the highest levels of the United States Government. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman McGhee reflected credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
Staff Sergeant Katherine V. Coolidge distinguished herself by meritorious service as Signals Intelligence Analyst, 3d Intelligence Squadron, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group, Fort Gordon, Georgia. During this period Sergeant Coolidge used her administrative and training skills to increase mission accomplishment and productivity. As the focal point for Air Force Career Development course training for all assigned personnel, she was instrumental in transitioning newly assigned Airmen from indoctrination to operations. Additionally, Sergeant Coolidge managed the unit's ancillary training program and guided the unit towards the goal of 100% compliance for 650 Airmen in 11 separate courses. Moreover, she served as an instructor for the Air Force Self Aid and Buddy Care course for over 100 Airmen, optimizing unit emergency preparedness and deployment readiness. Further, Sergeant Coolidge was instrumental in the unit's overall 98 percent compliance rating during the Unit Compliance Inspection, where she worked 60-hour weeks for three months prior, building the foundation for three major training programs. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Coolidge reflect credit upon herself, the 3d Intelligence Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
Senior Airman Timothy A. Gilio distinguished himself by meritorious service as Signals Intelligence Analyst, 301st Intelligence Squadron, 373rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing. During this period, Airman Gilio showcased his excellent Morse knowledge by outpacing 90% of his peers and certifying three weeks early. He maintained Threat Warning for fourteen Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations, protecting 65 US personnel and $700M in AF assets, amassed over 3.3K signals of interest, produced 570 near real-time reports, and was awarded the monthly Top Military Performer nineteen times. Additionally, Airman Gilio validated four naval distress messages sent to the Direction Finding Management Center and performed High Frequency Direction Finding for a United States Navy critical exercise, providing US submarines with a Search and Rescue report. Furthermore, Airman Gilio conducted 105 hours of Indications and Warning, alerting NATO and DIRNSA of an incursion into allied territory, leading his section to the ASOC Team of the 3rd Quarter. Finally, Airman Gilio sought out a critical leadership opportunity by certifying as a Senior Signals Controller and was coined by the Deputy Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, for his actions during an incursion of the Air Defense Identification Zone. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Gilio reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.