His technical knowledge of the UH-60M directly contributed to the success of the Battalion's mission by ensuring proper procedures were followed and maintenance tasks were conducted correctly. SGT Martinez's professionalism and expertise as the Technical Inspector built an unwavering level of trust among crew chiefs, maintainers and maintenance officers. HIS DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, DETACHMENT 1 CO C 1/126TH GSAB, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY. HIS SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE AND OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALISM AIDED IMMEASURABLY IN THE SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE UNIT'S MISSION. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS VALENTINE CONDUCTED OVER 130 HOURS OF MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT SUBSYSTEMS USING SOUND JUDGMENT, SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT, AND ADVANCED REPAIR PROCEDURES. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS VALENTINE DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AS A UH-60 HELICOPTER REPAIRER AND CREW CHIEF WHILE ASSIGNED TO C CO FROM XXXXXXXX TO XXXXXXXXX IN SUPPORT OF ANNUAL TRAINING AT BANGOR, MAINE. His dedication to duty ensured the accomplishment of aerial missions in support of the Multinational Forces and Observers (MFO). SPC Sutphin was key in the completion of phase maintenance, inspections and repairs, and over 100 unscheduled maintenance tasks.

SPC Sutphin served as an Aircraft Structural Repairer in AVCO, Task Force Sinai, providing maintenance to eight UH-60L aircraft.

Through his efforts, the delicate calibration of tools was completed in a timely manner. SPC Meigs was chosen among five Specialists to be the Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Representative accountable for special tools and diagnostic equipment valued at $500,000. His willingness to accept additional responsibilities was particularly noteworthy. Completed every assigned task with little to no supervision, providing a strong example for his peers to emulate and earning the confidence of superiors.

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