Airman of the Quarter, Airman 1st Class Jacob Thompson, 65th Medical Operations Squadron Aerospace Medical Services apprentice, assisted medical providers with 20 minor procedures, leading to the 65th Medical Group being named the Air Force’s Best Performing military treatment facility for 2012’s 3rd Quarter.
NCO of the Quarter, Staff Sgt. Jacob Williams, 65th Force Support Squadron 65th Career Development craftsman, processed 55 assignments and 53 passport and visa applications leading to zero TDY or PCS departure delays. This led to the 65th FSS’s career development flight being recognized as the Air Force's top career development team.
SNCO of the Quarter, Master Sgt. Justin Williamson, 65th Contracting Flight Section Chief of Infrastructure, led 69 construction contracts valued at $10 million and liaised with 16 agencies to ensure much of Lajes’ 50-year-old infrastructure is maintained, critically supporting the wing and base’s mission.
CGO of the Quarter, 1st Lt. Rebecca Hernandez, 65th Force Support Squadron Manpower and Personnel flight commander, supported the officer promotion management program by staffing 6 promotion release packages for the wing commander, ensuring that the promotion program is in 100 percent compliance.
U.S. Civilian Category I, Jennifer Amaya, 65th Operations Support Squadron commander's secretary, designed a comprehensive welcome package for new Airmen, supporting the smooth transition of 9 Airmen and dependents. She was one of 15 Lajes employees selected to complete Covey’s ‘Speed of Trust’ training.
U.S. Civilian Category II, Pamela Potts, 65th Force Support Squadron Human Resources officer, revamped the Smooth Move program, incorporating a priority placement employment briefing, serving to familiarize 30 personnel with key employment benefits.
LN Civilian Category I, Ana Lemos, 65th Medical Support Squadron Referral Management assistant, scheduled 172 medical appointments during regular appointment hours, averting costs associated with 344 overtime hours worth of appointments. Her efforts are key to the 65th MDSS garnering USAFE’s 2012 Outstanding Health Plans Management Team of the Year award.
LN Civilian Category II, Ricky Baptista, 65th Medical Operations Squadron Health Promotion Manager, was selected by the wing commander as the Community Action Information Board executive director to lead 10 base agencies. He also served as the keynote speaker during a prenatal class briefing five mothers on proper techniques for physical activity.
