Liberty wing excels during inspection

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  • By Staff Sgt. Nicholasa Reed
  • 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The Liberty Wings week of inspections was wrapped up Aug 27 during the Unit Compliance Inspection out brief at the base theatre.

USAFE inspectors congratulated the wing and its personnel's performance, measured dedication and commitment, as well as the professionalism and excellent customer service displayed.

After the out brief, Brig. Gen. John Hesterman said to the inspection team, "We're better than we were when you got here."

To his Liberty warriors, he said, "Cut loose for a second, holler and scream!" He continued, "Very well done! I couldn't be more proud of you."

The Wing received an overall excellent. Inspectors found all support programs to be in compliance.

Ratings by group are as follows --
Excellent
48th Maintenance Group
48th Operations Group
48th Mission Support Group

Satisfactory
48th Medical Group

The following Liberty warriors were named for the Award of Excellence -
Capt. Ashley Richard, Judge Advocate
Tech Sgt. Sheila Leick, 48th Services Squadron
Staff Sgt. Kristopher Abel, 56th Rescue Squadron
Staff Sgt. Amanda Sedberry, 48th Services Squadron
Airman 1st Class Kristy Karrick, 48th Logistic Readiness Squadron
Airman 1st Class Joshua Rolando, 48th Logistic Readiness Squadron
Pauline Madison, 48th Mission Support Squadron
48th Munitions Squadron Munitions Accountability Section
Voice Network Systems
48th Equipment Maintenance Commander's Support Staff
494th Fighter Squadron Intelligence Flight
48th Fighter Wing Chaplain
Corrosion Control Branch
48th Fighter Wing Flight and Weapons Safety office
48th Logistics Readiness Traffic Management flight
48th Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness and Emergency management 

Col. Scott Gillespie, USAFE Inspector General and Brig. Gen. John Hesterman III, 48th Fighter Wing commander, presented an award for leadership to Capt. Charles Carter, 48th Operations Support Squadron.