Photo By Senior Airman Thomas Karol | Maj. Michelle Durand, the 28th Force Support Squadron commander, and Reva Fleming, the...... read more read more
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Ellsworth won the Verne Orr award at the Air Force Global Strike Command level on Jan. 19, 2018, and is now competing at the Air Force level.
The award was established by the Air Force Association in honor of the former Secretary of the Air Force, Verne Orr. It’s used to recognize mission oriented accomplishments and the effective use of human resources.
“The 28th Force Support Squadron is our human resources unit,” said Maj. Michelle Durand, the 28th FSS commander. “We play a big role in all of the manpower requirements that other organizations need around base.”
Team Ellsworth was given the award for multiple reasons: they rekindled the Continuous Bomber Presence to help stabilize the Indo-Asia-Pacific region; managed the largest airspace in the Continental United States; and opened a $480,000 cold spray facility that saves the Air Force $70 million annually.
“Our Airmen at the wing work diligently to ensure the mission is carried out effectively,” said Reva Fleming, 28th Bomb Wing chief of manpower and organization. “Manpower as well as the rest of the base are doing their part to make sure our wing is more efficient and more effective.”
Ellsworth will now compete with bases across the Air Force. There are many other bases who have a chance but Durand believes we have just a good of a chance as anyone.
“I believe we have a great chance of winning,” Durand said. “The Airmen on this base work extremely hard day-in and day-out to complete the mission. I am very proud of them and their accomplishments.”
| Date Taken: | 03.15.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 03.15.2018 17:39 |
| Story ID: | 269482 |
| Location: | ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, SOUTH DAKOTA, US |
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