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Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini (left), 82nd Training Wing commander, congratulates James Branch, 82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, for being named the "Commander's Wingman of Choice" for Dec. 10-14 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Branch was given a wing coin for earning the award during the 82nd TRW weekly staff meeting Dec. 12, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Danny Webb)
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LRS civilian is "Commander's Wingman of Choice" for Dec. 10-14
Posted 12/12/2012 Updated 12/12/2012
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82nd Training Wing Public Affairs
12/12/2012 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- James Branch of the 82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron was named the the 82nd TRW "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award winner for the week of Dec. 10-14.
The 82nd Training Wing "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award program is the commander's way of acknowledging Airmen for a job well done and to recognize Airmen who exemplify the spirit of the program.
Criteria for consideration include outstanding duty performance, community involvement and exemplary leadership.
Go by name: Jim
Duty title: Supervisor, Passenger Travel
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Years of service and time on Sheppard: 18 Months/18 Months
Family: wife Juanita, sons Samuel and Zachary
Education: Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
What inspires you: The success or achievement I see in someone when they are recognized for either a job well done or performing above and beyond normal levels, motivates me to improve myself and help others improve.
Future goals: I have applied for my masters degree with Embry Riddle, and to continue assisting personnel in my unit in their success at the same time.
Greatest accomplishment: Completing my Air Force career of 23 years 8 months and achieving an annual outstanding performance rating in every year of my career.
Hobbies, off-duty interests: I enjoy playing basketball with son, chess, and a good "ole" Bar-B-Que.
Reason for submission: Jim leads Sheppard's passenger travel section, serving over 12,000 customers annually. During this last hurricane/typhoon season, he tirelessly worked to ensure PCSing or deploying personnel were not impacted. By quickly rescheduling members for alternate travel routes and dates, Jim ensured that all personnel arrived to their destination on-time. Additionally, he is responsible for the operation of the Small Air Terminal at Sheppard and personally tracks incoming and outgoing military airlift missions. Jim works in conjunction with 82nd TRW and 80th FTW protocol offices to ensure that wing leadership is kept abreast of aircraft arrival and departure times. As a retired senior NCO, he continually strives to improve himself and was recently completed his Bachelor's Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Commander's comments:
Rarely does a commander have an opportunity to publicly acknowledge a person of Mr. Branch's caliber. Although he is retired from active duty, Mr. Branch still embodies Air Force Core Values, which he instills in his team by his daily actions. A true member of the team, he is always willing to step up to the plate, wherever and whenever required..."NO" is not in his vocabulary. I'm proud to nominate him for the Commander's Wingman of Choice Award. - Maj. Sam Payne, 82nd LRS commander
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