72nd ABW announces Wildcatter Awards Published June 12, 2009 By 72nd Air Base Wing TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Col. Allen Jamerson, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently presented several wing members with Wildcatter Awards. Winners were: 1st Lt. Scott M. Boyd Element leader, Bioenvironmental Flight Lieutenant Boyd is a bioenvironmental engineer who provides technical oversight to industrial hygiene consultative services and environmental, safety and occupational health assessments to ensure public health and safety. He is the element leader for the Air Force's largest bioenvironmental flight made up of 10 military, civilians and contractors. He represented Tinker at Air Force Materiel Command's CBRNE exercise. He directed the sampling for carcinogens, mold and air quality. Staff Sgt. Larry G. Vuycankiat NCOIC, Patient Administration, 72nd MDG Sergeant Vuycankiat helps the 72nd Medical Group provide customer service. He maintains the clinic's medical records. He processes records, retiring more than 9,000 to the National Personnel Records Center. He helps patients with access problems receive care. He mentored eight junior members through record clerk training. He has worked with the A2D2 program to shuttle members on New Year's Eve. David Hernandez Management and Program Analyst, 72nd MDG Mr. Hernandez delivers outstanding customer service to the 72nd MDG. He implemented a $35 million program for 550 personnel. He managed 45 NSPS annual performance appraisals and mentored leadership on the process. He reshaped the radiology personnel structure so it was compliant with AFMC's flight path. He spearheaded civilian staffing requirements, helping fill 37 positions and updating 17 position descriptions. Angela Kettler Referral Management Administrative Support Assistant, 72nd MDG Ms. Kettler provided referral management support and review for $39 million in private-sector health care. She processed 28,000 referrals with a 95 percent approved for care after meeting utilization management criteria. She aided in the development of a Medical Management Plan that resulted in total cost savings of $1.4 million. While under severe manning shortages she assisted in the recapture of 68 surgical cases, saving more than $394, 000