SSgt Gary V.Leslie, USAF

Staff Sergeant Gary V. Leslie, USAF

Separated Active Duty: 04 October 2008

Staff Sergeant Gary V. Leslie served in the United States Air Force as an Enlisted Maintenance Production Manager (2R171). As a maintenance production manager, he plans, schedules and organizes use and maintenance of: aircraft, engines, munitions, missiles, space systems, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and associated support systems. Documents and maintains aircraft, engines, missiles, munitions, AGE, and associated support systems records. Maintains generation flow plans for units required to meet emergency war order and wartime tasking. Analyzes maintenance information and requirements and develops visual presentations.

I’m going to try to sum up my 10 years in the USAF in a paragraph or so. There has been some awesome times and some very low times but through it all I’ve always had my support system in my family back home, and my family the Air Force afforded me to opportunity to meet. I’ve been very fortunate and blessed to have met so many wonderful people in my time in the Air Force. I have been many places I thought I would never get to see. As a young man coming from the Hopi “Rez” I knew I wanted to get out of the everyday Rez-Life and do something that I would look back on and say to myself “I’ve accomplished something”. I also wanted to make my parents & family proud. I think I’ve done so thus far. But this is not the end of my journey; this is just a small transition into something bigger for me. I appreciate all your support, mentoring, laughs, and good times.

ASSIGNMENTS

1. 07 October – 14 November 1998, 737th Training Group, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas

2. 16 November – 22 January 1999, 82nd Training Wing, at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas

3. 25 January – 13 February 1999, Recruiters Assistance Duty in Flagstaff, Arizona

4. 15 February 1999 – 06 May 2004, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington

5. 27 August – 13 October 2000, 9th Air Expeditionary Wing at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait

6. 04 – 09 June 2000, 65th Air Base Wing at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal *

7. 22 May – 28 June 2001, 763rd Air Expeditionary Wing, at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates

8. 05 January – 12 February 2004, Airman Leadership School, at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington

9. 06 May 2004 – 17 May 2005, 51st Fighter Wing, at Osan Air Base in South Korea

10. 21 June 2005 – 15 June 2007, 31st Fighter Wing, at Aviano Air Base in Northern Italy

11. 01 – 15 October 2005, Senior Badge Level School 737th Training Group, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas

12. 15 June 12007 – 04 October 2008, 325^th Fighter Wing, at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Air Force Commendation Medal   

AF Outstanding Unit Award   

AF Good Conduct Medal   

National Defense Service Medal  

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal  

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal  

Korean Defense Service Medal  

AF Longevity Service  

USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon  

AF Training Ribbon  

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Airman of the quarter 1999

Airman of the quarter 2000

Airman of the quarter 2002

Airman of the quarter 2005

Maintenance Staff Professional 2007

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

Airman Basic, 07 October 1998

Airman, 07 April 1999

Airman First Class, 07 February 2000

Senior Airman, 07 October 2001

Staff Sergeant, 01 October 2004

AIRCRAFT I’VE WORKED WITH:

-          KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years

-          The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces

-          U-2 High Altitude Reconnaissance Aircraft Dragon Lady Spy Plane U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or night, in direct support of U.S. and allied forces

-          F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface

-          F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat

-          F-22 Raptor is a fighter aircraft that uses stealth technology

QUOTES FROM MY SUPERIORS (10 YEARS WORTH)

Professional and highly motivated; pace setter for peers and well respected by superiors

Energetic individual! Articulate and positive representation of professionalism

Impressive performance, initiative and dedication; always ready for the toughest tasks

Top performing airman displaying unrivaled initiative and attention to detail

Fitness leader; emulated by many airman and NCO’s for his rigorous physical activities

Skilled and dedicated performer, excellent leadership abilities; continue to challenge

Outstanding scheduler; his insight, talent and maturity have proven an invaluable resource

Committed mentor and role model; member of base Honor Guard and airman against drunk driving

Proven excellence; recognized by all members of the squadron

Advocate of cultural awareness; heavily involved and key player of the Native American Heritage Council

Ambassador in blue; distinguished member of base Honor Guard team; dedicated 184 hours of service in support of

Over 60 retirement ceremonies and over 40 funerals for fallen comrades; exemplary role model to everyone

Mission success is his hallmark! Not afraid of hard work—volunteers to shoulder additional responsibilities

Well-rounded NCO! As READY augmentee, directly enhanced the 51 FW’s mission “Ready to Fight Tonight!”

Never stops giving! Assisted in playground repairs and general clean up at Shin Myung Korean Orphanage

No-nonsense professional and dedicated NCO—possesses outstanding leadership skills and drive to succeed

Self-starter; continually seeks to broaden professionalism and experience; recent promotion truly deserved!

Team leader; only American on Pordenone basketball league—goodwill diplomat; better community image

Devoted off-duty time for sq sports...325 FW Intramural Base Basketball Champions 08'...sq pride bolstered

Exceptional leadership skills...key to sqdn winning the 2007 AF Mx Effectiveness Award…TSgt is a must!

Superb Mx scheduler...selected as 325 MXG Staff Professional for 1st Quarter FY08...promote above peers!

United States Air Force Core Values

- Integrity First

- Service Before Self

- Excellence in All We Do