2008 LANCE P. SIJAN USAF LEADERSHIP AWARD

1. THE LANCE P. SIJAN USAF LEADERSHIP AWARD RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS HAVING DEMONSTRATED OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP ABILITIES. THE AIR FORCE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS AS THE WINNERS OF THE 2008 LANCE P. SIJAN USAF LEADERSHIP AWARD:

A. SENIOR OFFICER CATEGORY - MAJOR JAMES P. HUGHES, JR., AFSOC. AS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, 24TH SPECIAL TACTICS SQUADRON, POPE AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH CAROLINA, MAJOR HUGHES WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING, GENERATING, AND SUSTAINING AN IMPRESSIVE 16,060 MAN-DAYS IN COMBAT. DURING MAJOR HUGHES' FIVE MONTHS AS ACTING COMMANDER, HE SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED HIS UNIT'S PROGRAM OBJECTIVE MEMORANDUM STRATEGY, ENSURING THE SUSTAINMENT OF 57 PROGRAMMED OBJECTIVE MEMORANDUM LINES WORTH 200 MILLION DOLLARS AND EARNED 30 ADDITIONAL MANPOWER BILLETS. ADDITIONALLY, HE LED THE SQUADRON THROUGH THE UNIT COMPLIANCE INSPECTION EARNING AN "IN-COMPLIANCE" RATING.

2. A PRESENTATION CEREMONY WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF, AT A DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

3. IN ACCORDANCE WITH AFI 36-2805, PARA 1.8.1.1, THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE ARE AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE AIR FORCE RECOGNITION RIBBON (AFRR). AFPC/DPSIDR WILL UPDATE THE AFRR IN MILPDS.

4. POC IS HQ AFPC/DPSIDR, 550 C STREET WEST STE 12, RANDOLPH AFB TX 8150-4714, DSN 665-4512/4513.

//SIGNED//
EARL V. MCCALLUM, JR., COLONEL, USAF
CHIEF, SUSTAINMENT DIVISION
DIRECTORATE OF PERSONNEL SERVICES


Link to article from Air Force Times:
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/07/airforce_sijan_award_070109/

ASSUALT ZONE OPERATOR

ASSUALT ZONE OPERATOR

Glacier Technologies has an immediate opening for an experienced/retired CCT member at Little Rock AFB, AR, as an Assualt Zone Operator.

Must be able to pass and maintain a FAA Class II physical and be able to lift 65 lbs.

If interested in working for an exciting company which takes care of their own, please contact Mr. John Scanlon at 501-658-2486 or email: jjs1103@sbcglobal.net.


thanks and take care,
John J. Scanlon Cell 501-658-2486

SgtMac’sBar Carnival Cruise

A 7 day Western Caribbean Extravaganza and the party starts at the Tampa CCT Bon Voyage party the day before. We’re also going to meet Ray Cameron (CCT) at Isla Roatan, along with Ken Rodriguez and Bob Swisher.

Follow this link to join Mac on this CCT party cruise:
http://www.sgtmacsbar.com/Carnival.html

Building the Iraqi Air Force: Learning From Tragedy

Five years ago, the Iraqi Air Force consisted of 35 officers and warrant officers and no planes.The process of growing an Air Force has been filled with accomplishments and setbacks.

The process of growing an Air Force has been filled with accomplishments and setbacks. One setback occurred May 30, 2005, when an Iraqi Air Force Comp Air 7SL aircraft crashed in eastern Diyala province during an operational mission, killing all five airmen (four U.S. Air Force and one Iraqi Air Force) onboard.


Link to this article: http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=34471

CCT Services, LLC AFSOC JTAC-SUAS Contract!

Going For It: AFSOC JTAC-SUAS Contract!
(Full announcement available at www.fbo.gov)
CCT Services, LLC, the only company exclusively dedicated to Combat Control/Special Tactics operations, is going to be bidding on the above contract. It is to provide JTAC-SUAS training and support to STS squadrons and select 720 STG units.

What AFSOC wants:
Provide the necessary services to support AFSOC squadron JTAC and SUAS programs in program management, training, simulator operations and equipment management.
Duty locations will be at 17 ASOS, 21 STS, 22 STS, 23 STS, 24 STS, 320 STS & 321 STS. Provide JTAC PM & CAS simulator operations to 720 OSS, and SUAS program management to 10 CWS.

Gentlemen, it’s a lot of work, but could be fun!

What we’re looking for:
Overall Program Manager: Provide management of all sites.
JTAC Program Manager (Site Manager)
JTAC Instructor
JTAC Standards and Evaluations Evaluator
Chief JTAC Instructor and Chief Stan Eval (S/E)
SUAS Program Manager
SUAS Pilot
SUAS Instructor
SUAS Simulator Operator

We’re looking for experience, not rank. CCT is a small, elite brotherhood and the network is extensive. Recommendations, referals and your complete resumes is what we need.
Pay will be based on experience; relocation to overseas locations will be provided, CONUS will be as required; all other benefits offered, i.e.(Medical, 401(k), etc, will be offered.

Send resumes to cctjobs@cctservicesllc.com

POCs: Tim Arcadi, cctceo@cctservicesllc.com

Roger Hoggatt, cctvpofops@cctservicesllc.com

Website: www.cctservicesllc.com

We’re a small company, but we’re a small CCT company.

WIA - SSgt Esposito

It is with sad news that I report we had yet another wounded operator last week. SSgt Mark Esposito of the 21 STS Team. He was wounded when the GMV he was riding in was struck by an IED. He's in tact and overall -- doing pretty well. His injuries include head and facial trauma, broken lower back, broken legs and feet. He was flown to Walter Reed yesterday where he was greeted by fellow teammates from the Pope team.

He's in good spirits and very motivated to get started on his recovery.

When he came to after surgery in Afghan, first two things he asked of Lt Col Martin were: "how were his teammates and when could he go back to the field." I tell you that just to illustrate how strong he is and what kind of people we have in STS.

Thanks for all you are doing... what ever and where ever it is you do for ST. You are all important -- period.

Please keep Mark and his folk's in your prayers.

TN Sends