Antonio Herrera

HIll AFB, Utah (July 2024-Present)

Reservist

Ramstein Air Base, Germany (2018-2020)

Fleet Services Technician

• Provided comprehensive cleaning and servicing for aircraft, ensuring lavatories were drained and refilled, as well as stocking necessary amenities such as water coolers, toiletries, pillows, and blankets.
• Ensured consistent availability of comfort items such as meals, coffee, and ice.
• Effective disposal of waste or trash from diverse range of military and civilian aircraft.

Osan Air Base, South Korea (2020-2021)

Aircraft Services Technician

• Delivered 197 Patriot surface-to-air missiles on four Special Assignment Airlift Missions to fortify the Republic of Korea's air defense.
• Aided the three million dollar movement of Pacific Air Force's first Deployable Instrument Landing System which increased runway capabilities and ensured the safe landing for 899 precision approach missions.
• Advanced the Airforce's A-10 restoration initiative by processing 25,000 tons of cargo critical to the 10 year service life extension of 11 jets.
• Jointly led aircraft loading operations with a multinational team to safely transport 13,000 tons of cargo on 9,400 pallets across 440 missions.
• Earned the Squadron Air Transportation Standardization and Evaluation Program Performer of the Month and contributed to the unit winning the Wing 2021 National Defense Transportation Association Award.

Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates (13 October 2022-14 April 2023)

Cargo Procession Technician

• In support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE, ENDURING SENTINEL, and SPARTAN SHIELD, I filled a Staff Sergeant position for six months, tackling the Air Mobility Division's mandatory cargo inventory reporting requirements, clearing twenty-three frustrated assets, powering the United States Central Command supply chain functions,
• Scrubbed a two-year backlog, identifying and resolving sixty-five materiel handling discrepancies, reuniting customers with twenty million dollars in misplaced equipment.
• Facilitated the world's largest MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Element by supporting sixteen aircraft valued at 304 million dollars, enabling vital intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for thirty-six locations in the United States Central Command.
• Collaborated with the United States Army's Patriot Missiles Defense Unit and expedited the movement of eighteen cargo tons of arms, ammunition and explosives, and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missiles, propelling the installation's air and ground defense capabilities, saving the Department of Defense 200,000 dollars in replacement costs.

Andrews Air Force Base, MD (2022-2024)

Aircraft Services Technician

• Directed "Top V" mission support, where 5,000 passengers and ninety-two tons of equipment were loaded on 171 missions, which enabled the travels of our nation's most senior leaders.
• Briefed the Secretary of the Navy's Board of Corrections of Naval Records Office during a professional development session on AMC's Space-A program, earning me recognition form the 89th Airlift Wing Commander.
• Provided baggage support for the arrival of the Japanese Prime Minister and the President of the Republic of Korea for the historic Trilateral Leaders' Summit, which strengthened ties against China in the Pacific.
• Aided the Office of Military Commissions, where 1,200 personnel were transferred on thirty-eight mission to Guantanamo Bay, upholding the justice for 9/11 victims' families.
• My actions contributed to three Team of the Quarter awards and my squadron receiving the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

During my career in the Airforce, I have earned The Air and Space Achievement Medal three times.