Katie Vernon

• Provides strategic B-52 armament weapons system expertise and operational capabilities and limitations to Joint Force Air Component Commander.
• Delivers strategic bomber, intercontinental ballistic missile, and NC3 assets and capabilities to US Strategic Command for generation, sustainment, planning, and execution or sovereign options for allied assurance.

• Provides deterrence of global aggression and defense of vital US interests with swift defeat of adversaries

• Leads, trains, and certifies 5 Squadron Lead Crew Members and 42 Aircraft Maintenance Unit Load Crew
  members to ensure safe and reliable loading on 17 F-15Es valued at $2.3 billion.
• Reviews, develops, and
  interprets policies, and procedures for loading and reports trends to the Wing Weapons Manager and Major Command Functional Manager.
• Interprets preliminary technical data and coordinates with the Unit to track and advance F-15E operational weapons testing for CAF fielding.
• Led an Advanced Laser-Guided rocket test, she trained and certified 4 members in 48 hrs, validated the fit test and enabled fielding in under 3 months, advancing the F-15E’s air-to-air target engagements.

• Expedites, plans, and organizes 39 weapons personnel to maintain and generate 17 modified A-10C aircraft, valued at $320 million.
• Analyzes weapons productivity, work quality, enforces compliance with Explosive Safety directives, and technical orders.
• Serves as the technical weapons expert for 2 Flight, our programs impacting 281 A-10s Air Force-wide.
• Provides vital inputs to Production Superintendents in support of the 66th Weapons Squadron, and the 422nd Operational Test Squadron.

• Directs 32 personnel and 8 crews on loading and unloading of conventional air and ground munitions on 18 F-15C/D aircraft and equipment valued at $540 million.
• Oversees training for Weapons Section; schedules end of course exams, military training flight course, and field detachment courses with the Unit Training Manager. Ensuring all 5 and 7 level upgrade tasks and training are accomplished.
• Supervises weapons load crews, provides guidance during weapons release system fault isolations, troubleshooting and repair.
• Documents munitions delivery, loading, unloading, and expenditures; accomplishes daily end of flying day reconciliation

• Instructs, supervises, and mentors trainees enrolled in the Fundamentals Aircraft Armament Systems Apprentice Course.
• Teaches career field familiarization, explosive safety standards, technical orders, common hand tools, and hardware usage.
• Measures trainees' retention of course objectives with progress checks, performance checks, and written examinations.
• Provides task performance and knowledge training, guaranteeing proficient and competent apprentices for the career field.

• Performs armament system maintenance and repair and nuclear and conventional weapons loading on 26 assigned B-52Hs worth $2.4 billion.
• Guarantees technical data usage, AFI, safety procedures, FOD prevention, and control compliance; ensures tool control.
• Demonstrates weapons system operations checks, fault isolation, troubleshooting, malfunction repairs, and component replacement.
• Executes installation, removal, and inspections of seven Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) items to meet mission demands.

• Provides critical guidance and assistance to the Commander and squadron members regarding PRP/security status.
• Validates sections' clearances and recommends controlled areas' access utilizing the Joint Personnel Adjudication System. Updates the organization database with correct PRP codes; ensures MilPDS data is current through 5 BW Installation PRP.
• Manages a list of unit-designated PRP positions; ensures only qualified personnel who meet PRP criteria are assigned.

• Responsible for issue, turn-in, inspection, maintenance, and accountability of 5,169 support equipment/tool kits worth $3 million.
• Supports maintenance, inspection, and repair of 4,000 pieces of Alternate Mission Equipment (AME); items valued at $16 million.
• Manages hazardous materials encompassing 43 items and 3 waste streams within rigid federal and state regulations.
• Documents, monitors, and updates equipment inspection cycles utilizing the Integrated Maintenance Data System and the Tool Control and Maintenance program.

• Responsible for issue, turn in, inspection, maintenance, and accountability of 5,169 support equipment and tool kits worth $1.3 million.
• Supports maintenance, inspection, and repair of 4K pieces of Alternate Mission Equipment valued at $16 million.
• Manages hazardous material encompassing 43 items and 3 waste streams within rigid federal ans state regulations
• Documents, monitors, and updates equipment inspection cycles utilizing the Integrated Maintenance Data System and Tool Control and Maintenance programs

• Performs off-equipment maintenance on 4,500 pieces of alternate mission equipment (AME) valued at over $34 million.
• Accomplishes phase inspections, jettison system rigging, and corrosion control on 28 B-52 aircraft valued at $1.9 billion.
• Documents, monitors, and updates equipment inspection cycles by utilizing the Integrated Maintenance Data Systems.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs assigned equipment stands and a 248-piece composite tool kit essential to shop operation.