Frequency Spectrum Manager Awards
Technical Sergeant Joel P. Fitzpatrick distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Ground Radio Spectrum Manager, 149th Combat Communications Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, North Highlands Air National Guard Station, California. During this period, Sergeant Fitzpatrick's outstanding professional skill, knowledge, and leadership aided immeasurably in identifying problem areas in the field of Radio Frequency Transmissions and in developing and implementing research projects capable of solving these problems. In addition, his can-do attitude as Installation Spectrum Manager proved critical during a short notice Red Flag exercise requirement, providing the 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron and the 73rd Rescue Squadron with command and control capabilities throughout the exercise, ensuring the safety of all personnel and preparing the participants for rigorous combat conditions. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Fitzpatrick's reflect credit upon himself, the California Air National Guard and the United States Air Force.
Master Sergeant Kenneth De Jesus distinguished himself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as Frequency Manager while assigned to the United States Special Operations Command European Field Office from 20 August 2008 to 23 July 2011. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Sergeant De Jesus resulted in an increase of radio communications support for operations across the European Command theater. Sergeant De Jesus' dedication to duty and earnest research into all aspects of inter-agency communications support led to the discovery of several unused UHF satellite channels that were subsequently allocated to special operations missions, expanding their voice communications capacity by forty percent. Additionally, his consistent support ensured the success of all U.S. European Command operations and exercises during his tenure as Frequency manager. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant De Jesus reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Special Operations Command and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sergeant Christopher R. Roshung distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Spectrum Manager, Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor - Hickam Joint Base, Hawaii. During this period, Sergeant Roshung served as Spectrum Manager at the Joint Network Operations Control Center in support of the Keen Edge 2024 Exercise. He monitored and logged over 60 Joint Spectrum Interference Resolutions, and reported and assisted in mitigating the impact of electromagnetic interference. Additionally, he proactively coordinated with the U.S. Space Command and Pacific Command to prevent satellite communications and Global Positioning Systems interruptions that would affect mission accomplishment. Further, he meticulously updated the Electromagnetic Operating Environment with detailed descriptions and coordinates of interruptions and units and equipment affected. Finally, he provided invaluable around the clock spectrum support to deployed units across the Pacific Area of Responsiblity. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Roshung reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Senior Airman Wendell D. Bilodeau distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Spectrum Manager, Mission Systems Flight, 4th Communications Squadron, 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. During this period, Airman Bilodeau initiated frequency request actions that enabled the detachment to conduct their mission across the State of North Carolina, free from interference. In addition, while investigating chronic communication failures at AFOSI Detachment 216, he resolved the problem by upgrading and programming all radios. Further, he discovered the AFOSI used their personal cell phones for off base communications due to a lack of secure communications. He researched available frequencies and found one for AFOSI to use off base, enabling immediate use, improved security, and saving six months approval time. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Airman Bilodeau reflect credit upon himself, the 4th Communications Squadron, and the United States Air Force.