MOS 28 Ground Electronics Maintenance
SNM was the sole technician responsible for $298k of cost savings in the 4QTR FY2025, resulting in being nominated for the Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 CNO Gold Disk Award and receiving a Letter of Commendation from Vice Admiral Skillman, the deputy chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8). SNM was a key contributor to avoiding significant sustainment costs and improving operational availability of critical systems thus ensuring 1st Maint BN 1st MLG could support vital commitments.
For heroic achievement while serving as Ground Based Operational Surveillance System (GBOSS) Operator, Task Force Southwest, in connection with combat operations against enemy forces in Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan, from January 2018 to December 2018. During this period, Lance Corporal Beechler demonstrated extraordinary valor and technical proficiency while providing persistent surveillance in a high-threat environment. On multiple occasions, while his observation post was under direct insurgent indirect fire, he steadfastly remained at his station to provide critical early warning and target acquisition. His calm and precise reporting under fire enabled the successful execution of multiple kinetic strikes and ensured the safety of patrolling friendly forces. By his unyielding courage, aggressive fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of personal danger, Lance Corporal Beechler reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS GROUND ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAINTAINER, 2D BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, FROM 18 APRIL 2018 TO 10 JANUARY 2022. CORPORAL BELL WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EXECUTION OF FOUR FIELD SUPPLY MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS OFFICE AND TWO LOGISTICS READINESS EVALUATION INSPECTIONS, LEADING TO SCORES OF OVER NINETY PERCENT. EXCELLING AT BILLETS BOTH IN AND OUT OF HIS PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY DURING THE COURSE OF FOUR DIFFERENT ACCOUNT TURNOVERS, CORPORAL BELL CONDUCTED OVER 1,000 OPERATIONS CHECKS, OPENED 510 SERVICE REQUESTS, AND SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED 427 PARTS REQUISITIONS, TOTALING 56 MILLION DOLLARS AND REQUIRING 254 HOURS OF LABOR. CORPORAL BELL'S INITIATIVE, PERSEVERANCE, AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
Staff Sergeant Almand performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Demonstrating superior technical expertise and unmatched focus, he spearheaded the intricate fabrication and repair of critical electrical wire harnesses. Despite working under extreme pressure and navigating constant operational distractions, his steadfast concentration and meticulous attention to detail ensured zero defects and accelerated production timelines. His exceptional leadership and technical competence directly enhanced command readiness and served as an inspiration to his peers. By his unswerving determination, wise judgment, and dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant Almand reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
2841 ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS MAINTAINER
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS MAINTAINER, MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS COMMAND FROM OCTOBER 2023 TO JANUARY 2026. CORPORAL PRECIADO CONDUCTED MAINTENANCE ON COMMUNICATIONS ASSETS EXCEEDING 350,000 DOLLARS, WHILE SERVING AS A MAINTAINER AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER WITH ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE BRANCH, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION. HE ENSURED THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF RADIOS ABOARD INSTALLATION CAMP LEJEUNE ACROSS 86 GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPERSED LOCATIONS ACCOUNTING FOR OVER 290 ASSETS WORTH 1,800,000 DOLLARS. AS THE TOOL CONTROL NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER FROM APRIL 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 2025, HIS ACTIONS RESULTED IN A SUCCESSFUL SMAT AND FSMAO INSPECTION ON 23,780 DOLLARS WORTH OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. CORPORAL PRECIADO'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONALISM, KEEN JUDGEMENT AND LOYAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
2862 Ground Electronics Maintainer
MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS A GROUND ELECTRONICS MAINTAINER FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 TO JUNE 19, 2021. SGT WOLTER HELD CRITICAL BILLETS WHILE IN GROUND ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE PLATOON, INCLUDING CALIBRATIONS NCO AND SECTION HEAD FOR THE NODAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS SECTION. HE MANAGED OVER 390 CALIBRATION ITEMS WORTH OVER 6.1 MILLION DOLLARS AND COLLABORATED WITH THE COMPANIES OF 9TH COMMUNICATIONS BATTALION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING RELATIONSHIP THAT WAS EFFICIENT IN THE EVACUATION OF GEAR, INCREASING READINESS FROM 88% TO 94%. SGT WOLTER SUPERVISED THE MAINTENANCE PROCESS OF OVER 39 MARES REPORTABLE ITEMS WORTH OVER 29 MILLION DOLLARS AND MANAGED THE LARGEST SECTION IN THE PLATOON OF 33 MARINES, ENSURING THE COMPLETION OF ALL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND TRAINING. SGT WOLTER'S MANAGERIAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE, AND UNSWERVING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE MARINE CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
As Maintenance Technician for Ground Electronics Maintenance Division, she completed xxx preventative and corrective maintenance checks and expertly corrected xx trouble calls, contributing to as successful Naval Air Training and Operation Procedure Standardization (NATOPS) Inspections with zero discrepancies.