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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Rothbart, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 14, 2026.
Rothbart's journey to becoming a UDM began in vehicle maintenance, where he spent approximately seven years developing his technical expertise and leadership experience. After serving as the noncommissioned officer in charge of his section, he sought an opportunity to expand his perspective beyond his career field.
“I felt like I had kind of become a technical expert, and I felt like the next step was going to the squadron or getting outside of my career field,” Rothbart said.
As a UDM, Rothbart helps ensure LRS Airmen maintain the medical, training and equipment requirements needed to remain ready for deployment. He also serves as a security manager for the squadron.
“We're sending assets and people all over the world to support the military and operations,” Rothbart said. “None of those deployments happen if our people aren't ready.”
His supervisor, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Serzynski, 51st LRS NCOIC of unit readiness, said Rothbart has earned the trust of his leadership through his reliability, initiative and willingness to take ownership of his responsibilities.
“Whenever I give him any task to do, I can trust that it's going to be done in a timely process, the way it should be processed,” Serzynski said. “He's willing to do the research and look into certain things.”
Serzynski highlighted Rothbart's work on the squadron's monthly readiness report, where he took ownership of the process, reviewed documentation and researched recurring discrepancies.
Moving from vehicle maintenance to the squadron level has also allowed Rothbart to build relationships across the LRS and gain a broader understanding of the squadron.
Outside of his primary duties, Rothbart is pursuing a degree in art and graphic design and uses his skills to support the 5/6 Council. As the memorabilia subcommittee chair, he creates designs for squadron events and morale initiatives, including jerseys, flyers, patches and coins.
Through his initiative, reliability and willingness to take on challenges outside his comfort zone, Rothbart exemplifies the dedication and leadership of a Mustang and continues to make a positive impact across the 51st Fighter Wing.
| Date Taken: | 08.19.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.21.2026 01:46 |
| Story ID: | 572886 |
| Location: | OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
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