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The 104th Logistics Readiness Squadron excelled as a team this year to achieve three high-level awards. They hit the trifecta bringing home the; Daedalian Award at the Air National Guard level, the Headquarters Air Force level for the Air Reserve Component, and the ANG Base logistics unit for a flying unit.
“The members of the Maintenance and Logistics Readiness communities are superior performers willing to work hard to complete missions protecting our great nation,” said Col. Brian K. Sims, Chief of Logistics Readiness Division at the ANG Readiness Center.
During 2016 the 104th LRS deployed 662 personnel and 560.4 short tons of cargo in support of unified Combatant Commanders. During the same timeframe the squadron also mobilized ten increment Mobility Readiness Spare Packages, which were key to supporting the European Command.
“Between Theatre Support Package, Air Expeditionary Forces, Weapons Instructor Course, and Operation Noble Eagle, 2016 was a tremendous year for the entire wing,” said Lt. Col. Charles Coulouras, LRS Commander. “We are very happy and proud to have supported the wing logistically during these events and throughout the year.”
The 104th LRS efficiently sourced, outfitted and issued required Individual Protective Equipment for more than 900 deployable wing members with a 100% accountability rate. The unit was able to maintain this high level of readiness while responding to 55 Aerospace Control Alert and 12 ONE events.
“It is really fun to come to work every day with the people in the squadron, they are that good,” said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Orifice, Chief of LRS. “The wing should be really proud of the professionalism of everyone in the unit.”
For the Daedalian award, LRS competed against 92 ANG units to be recognized by the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force as having achieved the best supply effectiveness record in the USAF in support of mission aircraft and weapons.
The excellence in LRS extends to all aspects of their performance as they have a 96% pass rate on their fitness testsand a 100% pass rate for all of their upgrade training in addition to exceeding expectations in their jobs.
“Chief Orifice was the architect behind putting together the awards packages,” said Coulouras.
| Date Taken: | 09.22.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 09.22.2017 11:27 |
| Story ID: | 249247 |
| Location: | WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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