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Civilian Airman recognized at national level

Paul Smith, a 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron heavy equipment maintainer, receives the Technician of the Year award from the Association of Equipment Management Professionals Education Foundation in Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 16, 2023. The award celebrates heavy equipment’s best technicians, elevates their careers, and brings awareness to the technician shortage across the industry. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shane Baxter, a maintainer assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, troubleshoots and replaces a connector on a flow sending unit of a 1800 Global Deicer fluid heater system at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2022. The 673d LRS ensures that vehicles are maintained so that flightline operations can continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelimar Rivera Rosado)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Cardona, a C Shred mechanic assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, repairs a 60k Cargo Loader wheel speed sensor at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2022. The 673d LRS ensures that vehicles are maintained so that flightline operations can continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelimar Rivera Rosado)

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U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Clayton Postlethwait, the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of Flight Line maintenance, performs a quality check on boom repairs made to a 1800 Global Deicer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 28, 2022. The 673d LRS ensures that vehicles are maintained so that flightline operations can continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelimar Rivera Rosado)

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Arctic Warrior of the Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karlie A. Gamez, left, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels information manager, is recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week by U.S. Army Col. Dean Denter, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing vice commander, at JBER, Alaska, Feb. 18, 2021. Gamez completed a project that involved preparing and updating 15 tablets, eight desktop computers and two laptops, ensuring personnel who were teleworking had 24/7 access to critical information during COVID-19 operations. Additionally, Gamez synced a real-time critical report for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reporting emergency petroleum, oils, and lubricants information, providing critical information to key Air Force leaders. Lastly, she played a leading role in constructing the fuels operations report, which equips major command leadership with up-to-date fuel and cryogenic capabilities. The AWOW is an award highlighting JBER’s top-performing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Smith)

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Arctic Warrior of the Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michelle Luu, an aerospace ground equipment decentralized materiel support journeyman assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, pauses for a photograph with her team after being recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 23, 2020. Luu is solely responsible for the logistics support for three maintenance sections which provide aerospace ground equipment to service JBER’s E-3 Sentries, F-22 Raptors and all transient aircraft. Additionally, she operates and maintains a $217,000 bench stock program consisting of 550 line items. In the past month, she expedited 19 critical parts to repair equipment that powered over 380 sorties for the 3rd Wing. The Arctic Warrior of the Week is an award highlighting JBER's top-performing Airmen.

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Arctic Warrior of the Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michelle Luu, an aerospace ground equipment decentralized materiel support journeyman assigned to the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron, is recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week by Donald Weckhorst, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing executive director, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills, JBER and 673d ABW command chief, at JBER, Alaska, Dec. 23, 2020. Luu is solely responsible for the logistics support for three maintenance sections which provide aerospace ground equipment to service JBER’s E-3 Sentries, F-22 Raptors and all transient aircraft. Additionally, she operates and maintains a $217,000 bench stock program consisting of 550 line items. In the past month, she expedited 19 critical parts to repair equipment that powered over 380 sorties for the 3rd Wing. The Arctic Warrior of the Week is an award highlighting JBER's top-performing Airmen.

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Arctic Warrior of the Week

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hailey Miller, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels mobile distribution operator, is recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week by U.S. Army Col. Dean Denter, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing vice commander, at JBER, Alaska, Oct. 16, 2020. Miller is responsible for supporting three wings and 55 tenant units by safely operating refueling vehicles to supply Jet Propellant 8 to JBER’s aircraft. In September, Miller issued 300,000 gallons of jet fuel to 91 aircraft. This accomplishment led to her being recognized as the flight’s “Pumper of the Month,” which is awarded for issuing the most overall gallons. Additionally, Miller refueled 14 U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft in support of real-world missions. Miller enrolled in two college classes in pursuit of her Community College of the Air Force degree. The AWOW is an award highlighting JBER’s top performing Airmen.

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Arctic Warrior of the Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Katey Loman (second from left), 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron decentralized materiel support journeymen, is recognized as the Arctic Warrior of the Week by U.S. Air Force Col. Kirsten Aguilar (left), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richarson and 673d Air Base Wing commander, and U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills (third from left), JBER and 673d ABW command chief, at JBER, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2020. Loman is responsible for supporting 27 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors by liaising between the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 673d LRS and the 735th Supply Chain Operations Group at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. Loman corrected discrepancies in inventory which prevented loss of man hours and helped isolate potential failure points. Loman spearheaded the Due-In From Maintenance program by processing assets back into the repair cycle and ensuring quick turnaround of critical parts for the F-22 mission set. Loman was key to helping the AMU complete a total of 153 sorties by acquiring 313 vital assets. The AWOW is an award highlighting JBER’s top performing Airmen.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

A longshoreman offloads a light medium tactical vehicle from the USNS Bob Hope at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020. U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers and their equipment returned from training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a U.S. Army Alaska AH-64 Apache at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020. U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers and their equipment returned from training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers offload and reset their equipment at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020, after training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a U.S. Army Alaska AH-64 Apache at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020. U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers and their equipment returned from training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers reset a UH-60 Black Hawk at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020, after training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

A U.S. Army Alaska Soldier resets a UH-60 Black Hawk at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020, after training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers offload and reset their equipment at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020, after training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

A U.S. Army Alaska Soldier offloads a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck from the USNS Bob Hope at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020, after training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers offload an AH-64 Apache from the USNS Bob Hope and transport it to a refueling site at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020, after training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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USARAK Soldiers, equipment redeploy to Alaska

Longshoremen offload a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache from the USNS Bob Hope at the Port of Alaska in Anchorage, Alaska, March 18, 2020. U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers and their equipment returned from training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The equipment will redeploy to Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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Arctic Warrior of the Week

U.S. Senior Airman Blade Lejeune, 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling maintenance journeyman, is recognized by U.S. Army Col. Dean Denter, 673d Air Base Wing vice commander, as the Arctic Warrior of the Week at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 30, 2020. He is responsible for maintaining 21 emergency response vehicles and 36 refueling assets worth $11 million. The Arctic Warrior of the Week is an award highlighting JBER's top-performing Airmen.

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