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Tinker Airman recognized during 12 AF commander’s conference in Arizona

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  • 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern)
DAVIS MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz --  Senior Master Sgt. Brian Rogers, 3rd Combat Communications Group Combat Airfield Systems Flight superintendent at Tinker, was honored for his outstanding performance in 2008 during the Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Outstanding Performer of the Year banquet here March 11.

Sergeant Rogers was recognized for many accomplishments, including a deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he maintained a $34 million communications system which supported 12,000 coalition forces. He also directed a group post-attack database upgrade, cutting accountability time by 75 percent for 710 Airmen following eight attacks. Finally, he led the Ali Air Base UAV communication requirement surge, completing the $3.6 million expansion two weeks early and doubling ISR capability.

The award presentation coincides with the weeklong Total Force Commanders' Conference here March 9-13, during which more than 50 civic leaders, commanders, and command chiefs discussed a range of issues affecting the command and the Air Force.

"Our organization is geographically separated, so having the opportunity to sit down for a week of face-to-face communication among commanders and command chiefs, as well as our civic leaders, is invaluable," said Lt. Gen. Norman Seip, 12th Air Force commander.

"Additionally, this conference allows for an opportunity to recognize the nine outstanding Airmen and civilians of Twelfth Air Force who have epitomized 'excellence in all we do' over the course of the year."

"Together, we will celebrate the accomplishments of our team, and pave the way for continued success in 2009," he added.

The topics discussed during the Total Force conference included a discussion of current operations across the command and in the U.S. Southern Command area of focus. Senior leaders also discussed efforts to support Airmen and their families, safety, fitness, new policies and current manning challenges across the Total Force.