SrA Lerma Orara recognized 28 Feb 2012

SrA Orara is a self-motivated and responsible young SrA. Upon her arrival, she took the initiative to clean, reorganize, and revamp the PT/Ortho supply closet (approx $200,000 inventory). She also ordered high demand/low density items ahead of any requests. As well, she took control of PT patient processing (appointments, check-ins, treatments) and allowed the sole PT provider to see as many as 300+ encounters a month. She also took command of the Safety Program for the section and has garnered "No Safety Incidents" for the past 3 months. A true proponent of "Fit to Fight" AFI, SrA Orara volunteers and teaches several fitness classes to BAF personnel and has taken on personal goals for AF Fitness (she has run a Half Marathon, a 20 miler, and is currently training to run the BAF Marathon next month).

SrA Rebekah Long 455 ELRS/ LOG PLANS recognized 28 Feb 2012

SrA Long has proven herself a very competent and professional Log Planner. She handles hundreds of customers a week, many with travel problems. She is always quick, knowledgeable and pleasant when dealing with everyone. She was the head log planner in charge of planning the entire Close Air Support Reset, swapping the F-16s with the A-10s from Kandahar. She coordinated all the preparation and cargo movement (183 tons), Passenger movement(61 pax) and submitted all nine Intra-theater Airlift requests for precise timing. She is the key liaison to TMO Pax, confirming hundreds of commercial/AMC travel requests ensuring a 97% on-time departure reliability rate. She mastered the Single Mobility System, tracking inbound and outbound missions. She has proven herself while providing expert briefings to squadron and group commanders. AFCENT even sent a top civilian to Bagram to interview her about how the CAS reset was executed so smoothly and what can be improved and how to improve it! She continues to amaze everyone who meets her that a Senior Airman is such an expert and so professional.

TSgt Norma A. Ruiz recognized 13 March 2012

455th ECS, NCO in charge of Requirements in the Plans & Programs office During TSgt Ruiz's deployment she has been one the hardest workers in our squadron. Her can do attitude, professionalism day in day out are a credit to her. Any time you need anything done, she is the first to step up and I never have to question the work that she does. She works well with everyone in the squadron and is praised by leadership. She supported the Riot Control duties by volunteering to work the fire hose. In addition, she was a Project Manager in charge of some major projects in the Wing including the installation of TASS cameras and the new Patriot Café located in the Old Pax Terminal. As a UTR, she has been in charge of moving 103 personnel to and from their home station. This included four last minute shortfalls with two replacements. TSgt Ruiz also works every Sunday at both USO's at BAF and has put in nearly fifty hours of volunteer service. She is a credit to the Air Force in everything that she does.

A1C Timothy Carr 455 EMXS/MXMW recognized 13 March 2012

A1C Carr volunteers all his free time at the Airman Ministry Center. He routinely takes care of trash, mops floors, and sorts care packages. One of his biggest contributions is the Grab n Go bin system he made for the center. He used scraps from his work-center to construct several bins for easy to grab supplies, such as toiletries. They look amazing and are a great addition to the ministry the center provides already. He participates in the morale events the center offers as well. He has certainly made a positive impact in his time here, on both the center and the Airmen who visit it.

Bagram airfield celebrates women’s history month

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan— A participant in the Women’s History Month celebration performs an interpretative dance at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 24, 2012. The event also included several presentations, an interactive game and a guest speaker. The celebration was held in honor of all the women who serve in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)

Bagram airfield celebrates women’s history month

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan— A cake is specially decorated for the Women’s History Month celebration at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 24, 2012. The celebration included several presentations as well as an interpretative dance and a guest speaker. There was also a dinner for all the attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)