See also: Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler Awards
- Aided 7 BW/OSI w/ Op Cheech/Chong; 50 urinalysis/three dorm searches--deterred contraband from entering DAFB
- Ambassador in Blue! Led 24 on/off base MWD demos; schools/FTAC/JROTC etc--800+ taught in K-9 ethics
- AT/MWD SME; selected to augment AFGSC/IG f/ CUI 2 BW; selected inspections #1 augmenter/coined by IG
- Attended Army Advanced Safe drivers course-ensured safer driving habits in the AOR-resulted in zero incidents
- Attended five day Jt MWD FTX w/Ft Lewis infantry; honed K-9 trainer skills--strengthened interservice ties
- Attended rigorous 21 day Jt Force MWD tng w/USMC; sharpened K-9 team skills--enhanced msn effectiveness
- Awarded Top Detector Dog Team in MWD School--set the standard for DOD K-9 handlers--promote now!
- Briefed Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs on MWD msn; provided insight on K-9 ops--promote now!
- Certified as Patrol Ldr 21 days ahead of schedule; scored 100%--simultaneously completed K-9 CDCs w/86%
- Chosen as lead EDD tm to attend 5 day jt MWD FTX w/Ft. Lewis; trained on K-9 tactics--deployment ready!
- Completed 100+ hrs jt tng; 30 int l service CCs briefed on AOR MWD Pgm--educated ldrs on K-9 utilization
- Completed 6 credit hrs towards CCAF Degree-- ensuring completion of CCAF degree before attending ALS
- Completed DODs MWD Handlers course; awarded "Top Dog" awd--first amongst 15 AF/Army K-9 handlers
- Completed Iraq pre-deployment training at Brave Defender; received "Top Dog" honors--set bar for K-9 peers!
- Conducted 100 hrs jt tng; 30 int'l service CCs briefed on AOR MWD pgm--educated ldrs on K-9 utilization
- Conducted 11 MWD demos; briefed 400 prsnl from local schools/ROTC on K-9 programs--bolstered relations
- Conducted 12 K-9 sweeps in support of Task Force Iron; vital to mission success; awarded ARCOM--promote
- Conducted 120 hrs jt tng; 29 int'l service CCs briefed on AOR MWD pgm--K-9 utilization/flexibility attained
- Conducted 125 combat msns; 14K miles patrolled--secured Camp Bucca's Main and alternate Supply Routes
- Conducted 17 compound searches at Cp Bucca; ID'd 96 weapons/digging tools--prevented harm to security tms
- Conducted 170+ RAMs; unpredictable movement provid'd impenetrable coverage; bolstered in-depth-defense
- Conducted 64 explosive/narcotic detection tng scenarios; enhanced K-9 capabilities--ready for OEF/OIF msns
- Conducted explosive sweep of two buildings for Wing Change of Command; ensured threat-free enviroment
- Coord'd inter-service K-9 tng; conducted 40+ hrs of tng for five MWD tms--enhanced K9 combat capabilities
- Delivered EDD support f/ eight Secret Service msns; oversaw IED sweeps f/ POTUS/SECDEF/SECAF--incident free
- Deployed to Camp Cropper in spt of OIF; provided EDD K-9 support--secured 4.8K US prsnl/2.5K detainees
- Deployed to Kirkuk AB, Iraq; provided MWD EDD spt for 11K+ US/CF prsnl--$40B in PL assets protected
- Directed 10+ MWD explosive sweeps; secured area for NAOC/DV's--protected vital $223M/C4 resources/dignitaries
- Educated 25 flt mbrs on MWD decoying; Airmen intergrated in MWD ops; Vital patrol training accomplished
- Executed EDD for Army's only combat tracking K-9 tm; 50+ routes cleared--ensured safe passage for K-9 tms
- Executed one demo; showcased MWD patrol/detection capabilities to 10 KAF personnel--enhanced local ties
- Expedited U.S. Army MWDs to CRC; redeployed 18 CTDs and SSDs; saved USA $9K in addt'l shipping costs
- Governed accountability of narcotics & explosives; $500K of proficiency training aids secured--zero inventory losses
- Guided JBLM K-9 transformation; 30+ MWD tms prep'd for combined tng/deployment--leading JB initiatives
- Led LNO op's; secured 150 inter-theater/intn'l flts--transitioned 250 AF/USA/USN MWD teams forward/back
- Led three EDD teams on 300+ K9 sweeps during 08 MAFB Air Expo--377K prsnl enjoyed incident free event
- Observed 262 acres of base perimeter; Performed 50+ LP/OPs totaling 40 hours--denied avenues of approach
- Orchestrated 15 hours of vehicle searches; Inspected 400 vehicles single handedly--mitigated VBIED danger
- Oversaw K-9 training program; eight tms validated & certified/6K hr effort--key to 1K RAMs/$15B in assets secured
- Provided explosive sweep of 3 buildings for CSAF vist; ensured threat-free environment for all in attendance
- Provided MWD spt for Senator Obama visit to Oregon; conducted six K-9 sweeps--ensured incident free visit
- Provided MWD Support/2K US forces/$3.7B of war-fighting assets directly supporting Operation New Dawn
- Re-organized K-9 Logdet eqpmt pallet; inventoried/accounted for 1K items of K9 deployment eqpmt--OIF rdy
- Representative for 3rd ID in laying foundation of $8M kennel facility; #1 QoL for all Iraq deployed K-9 teams
- Safely provided EDD detection as the Army's only cmbt tracking K-9 team; 50+ patrols--$1M+ resources safe
- Selflessly volunteered for 7 on/off base MWD demos--300 ROTC/civilian/MAFB prsnl briefed on K-9 ethics
- Stellar NCO! Selected from 24 K-9 teams for DOS msn--ensured airtight security for SOS Condoleezza Rice
- Supervised 12 explosive detection sweeps for 13 DV/VIPs--ensured an explosive free environment each time
- Swept incoming Wing CC quarters; established safe living environment for leaders-deemed area safe for CC
- Tracked all SAV team MWD write-ups until closed out; zero during UCI--"Excellent" unit UCI rating; promote
- Trained 50 Airmen on MWD vehicle search procedures; Ensured proper safety and search procedures in place
- Transferred 3 HRD teams from USF-I to USFOR-A; MIA Marine located--brought closure and peace to family
- Vol'd 40 hrs at kennels; enhanced K9 QoL w/fac mnx, detection/patrol trng f/9 MWDs/6 handlers--cert'd DoD rqrmts
