Fairchild AFB master sergeant, Orlando native, earns 2010 Air Mobility Command First Sergeant of the Year

Courtesy Photo | Master Sgt. Michael Moore Jr. (left), first sergeant for the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, meets with a military working dog handler and dog during operations at his squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., in 2010. On April 1, Moore was named the 2010 Air Mobility Command First Sergeant of the Year.  

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, UNITED STATES

04.07.2011

Story by Master Sgt. Scott Sturkol                                                                                         

Air Mobility Command

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Master Sgt. Michael Moore Jr. was named the 2010 Air Mobility Command First Sergeant of the Year during the command’s OAY banquet at Scott AFB, April 1.

Moore is the first sergeant for the 92nd Security Forces Squadron at Fairchild AFB, Wash.

According to his award information, in 2010 he deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, on a joint expeditionary tasking in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his deployment Moore was “responsible for the morale and welfare of 825 warriors spanning 88 Air Force specialty codes across 54 forward operating bases.” He established personnel programs that were replicated across the theater and his leadership “led to his selection as the 92nd Air Refueling Wing’s Lance P. Sijan Award nominee” for 2010.

According to his biography, Moore is a native of Orlando, Fla., and he joined the Air Force in 1990.

As the first sergeant for the 92nd SFS, he is the principle advisor to the commander on all issues affecting the readiness, health, morale, welfare and discipline for more than 225 personnel.

In addition to deploying to Afghanistan, Moore deployed in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa serving as fuels maintenance supervisor for the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron at two different non-disclosed bases in Southwest Asia.

He has also served as first sergeant for the 92nd Communications Squadron at Fairchild AFB.

In a March 2011 message from Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., AMC commander, he noted the “competition this year was fierce” to determine AMC’s winners.

“All of the candidates demonstrated tremendous leadership and dedication,” Johns said in the message. “Please accept my sincere congratulations to the nominees, and thanks to all the mobility Airmen for making a positive difference around the world and across the entire spectrum of operations.

“Thank you to all of our mobility airmen,” Johns also said in the message. “Your commitment, initiative and leadership are making a difference around the world. Congratulations again to our finalists, and my best wishes for your continued success.”

Moore will now compete at Air Force level.

• Date Taken: 04.07.2011
• Date Posted: 04.07.2011 15:32
• Story ID: 68421
• Location: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, US