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Three receive Wildcatter Awards

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TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  Three members of the 72nd Air Base Wing were recently honored with Wildcatter Awards.

The leadership skills of Capt. Quinette A. Brown, 72nd Medical Support Squadron, were evident in her team's success not only executing a $28 million budget to the penny, but also being recognized as the first of 74 accounts in the Air Force Medical Service to balance funds for fiscal 2009. In addition, her office captured $4.2 million in Third Party Collection payments which exceeded the fiscal goal by 58 percent.

To stay abreast of the finance world, Captain Brown attended the Resource Management Symposium which allowed her to network with other resource managers and gain knowledge about current and future AFMS budgeting procedures and initiatives.

Captain Brown led a team who put together a week long Medical Service Corps/Medical Administration Technician Appreciation Week recognizing the hard work and dedication of 98 hospital administration professionals within the group. She also functioned as the 72nd Medical Group's point of contact for Wingman Day, leading a team that developed a day-long series of programs teaching and mentoring medical group personnel to be better Wingmen.

She took the lead for a 72nd MDG Health Service Inspection Mock Survey. Captain Brown and her small team coordinated 70 protocol meetings, covering more than 1,200 elements in five days to prepare the medical group for this grueling inspection.

James Bradley, supervisory firefighter with the Tinker Fire Department, was the team lead for an AFSO 21 rapid improvement event for a breathing air re-servicing system, which will determine the way-ahead for critical breathing air capabilities for fire and rescue emergencies. As the vehicle control officer for the fire department fleet, Mr. Bradley always receives outstanding ratings and has been named Tinker VCO of the Quarter.

The only assistant chief for operations, Mr. Bradley provided a high level of unity and cohesion between the operations elements during a department vacancy. He also oversaw fire training operations at the Mitchell Heights housing area, providing more than 200 firefighters throughout the metro a unique training opportunity.

First Lt. Jeffrey Kreisel has been the deputy flight commander for Airfield Operations with the 72nd Operations Support Squadron since June 2009. During this time, he led a flight of 46 military and civilian members responsible for a 1,483-acre airfield and providing 24/7 air traffic services to more than 39,000 annual operations. Lieutenant Kreisel completed 13 air traffic control ratings and three airfield management certifications, setting the standard for his peers across the Air Force.

As the Unit Fitness Program manager, he revamped the squadron fitness program. By implementing monthly practice tests, Lieutenant Kreisel enhanced the preparation efforts of 47 Airmen for the new Air Force fitness standards. Finally, Lieutenant Kreisel organized the 72nd Operations Support Squadron Change of Command ceremony. His meticulous efforts ensured this important event followed all protocol rules and upheld the highest standards of military customs and courtesies.