Two earn 72nd ABW Wildcatter Awards Published Nov. 27, 2012 72nd Air Base Wing TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Senior Airman Jasmine Spruill and Mike McKenzie both recently received Wildcatter Awards from 72nd Air Base Wing Commander Col. Steven Bleymaier. Airman Spruill is a Force Management journeyman in the 72nd Force Support Squadron. As a recent senior airman promotee, she was selected to perform first line supervisory duties over four Airmen. Her team provided guidance to 23 unit personnel contacts ensuring more than 1,400 reports were processed generating a 90 percent Air Force Personnel Center timeliness rate, the highest rate received by the section in the past three quarters. Additionally, Airman Spruill revamped the base's Special Duty Assignment program by establishing an electronic signature base for unit commander's monthly rosters, saving the Military Personnel Section a total of 36 man-hours. Furthermore, Airman Spruill revitalized the squadron remedial physical training program by creating a weekly exercise plan designed to strengthen total fitness levels for four participants. Finally, Airman Spruill displayed superb wingmanship in her 16 rigorous unit Physical Training sessions that led to one member losing 2.5 inches, one member increasing their run time by 1 minute and the squadron's 96 percent pass rate. Mr. McKenzie, with the 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate, has performed his duties as a Tinker firefighter since August 2002. During this time he has performed heroically on numerous fires and medical emergencies. He is a diligent worker who willingly assumes additional responsibility. Mr. McKenzie volunteered for the demanding additional duty of logistics officer for the fire department, overseeing more than $250,000 in Operations and Maintenance funds. In this capacity, he was instrumental in executing several key contracts that improved the operational capability of the Fire and Emergency Services Division. Without a background in contracting or purchasing, he built numerous purchase packages for communications equipment. He obtained funding for and executed a package for 911 mapping systems and new 800 megahertz radios for firefighters. These communications systems will enable firefighters to quickly pinpoint the location of an emergency and operate on a common frequency during mutual aid fires. The ability for the department to communicate during large scale wildland fires is a critical element for ensuring successful extinguishment of these fires. Mr. McKenzie is also a fitness leader in the department; acting as a certified personal trainer he has improved the health and wellness of his teammates.