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Senior Leadership from the 459th Air Refueling Wing greet Airmen as they return from an Operational Readiness Inspection held in Alpena, Mich., June 16. The Airmen participated in a week-long inspection where they were evaluated on their ability to perform wartime, contingency and force sustainment missions. The wing received a passing grade of satisfactory for the ORI. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Katie Spencer)

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Members from the 459th Air Refueling Wing cook and prepare breakfast burritos for the troops returning from an Operational Readiness Inspection held in Alpena Mich., June 16. The Airmen participated in a week-long inspection where they were evaluated on their ability to perform wartime, contingency and force sustainment missions. The wing received a passing grade of satisfactory for the ORI. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Katie Spencer)

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Colonel Samuel Mahaney, 459th Air Refueling Wing commander commends the wing on a great performance and passing score for the Operational Readiness Inspection, June 20 in the wing auditorium. Members of the wing participated in a week-long inspection to Alpena Mich., where they were evaluated on their ability to perform wartime, contingency and force sustainment missions. The wing received a passing grade of satisfactory for the ORI. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Katie Spencer)

Wing passes ORI

Published June 20, 2012
By Senior Airman Katie Spencer
459th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 459th Air Refueling Wing received a satisfactory grade for their Operational Readiness Inspection which was in Alpena Mich., June 9 through 16.

"During our inspection, we found strong leadership and teamwork were clearly evident at all levels to make the 459 ARW an effective and efficient fighting force," said Master Sgt. Tommy Mull, Air Mobility Command Inspector General team member. "The wing's performance during the ORI resulted in an overall grade of satisfactory."

Areas which received a score of excellent:
Command and control
Maintenance
Civil engineers
Financial management and comptroller support
Public Affairs

Superior teams identified by the IG:
459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron- Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Team
459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron- Aeromedical Staging Facility Nursing Team
459th Civil Engineer Squadron- Airfield Damage Assessment Team and Minimum Operating Strip- Cell Team, Airfield Damage and Repair Team, Alternate Civil Engineer Unit Control Center Team,Damage Assessment and Repair Team, Fire and Emergency Services Team
459 ARW- Emergency Operations Center Accountability Team, Emergency Operations Center Post -Attack Reconnaissance Team and Facility Manager, Financial Management Team, Redeployment Logistics Command and Control Team
459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron- Maintenance Unit control Center Team

Top performers indentified by the IG:
459th AMXS- Senior Master Sgt. Edward Hrabosky
69th Aerial Port Squadron- Master Sgt. Rick Johnson
459th Logistics Readiness Squadron- Tech. Sgt. Caroline Whitted

IG coin recipients:
756th Aerial Refueling Squadron- Maj. Scott Clark
459 AES- Maj. Lisa Huntoon, Staff Sgt. Patricia Medina
459 CES- Tech. Sgt. Robert Avery
459 ARW- Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis
69 APS- Master Sgt. Jay Stout

The IG team chief congratulated the wing on their success.

"Congratulations 459th!" said Col. Mike Oberbroeckling, AMC IG team chief. "Be proud, celebrate and keep up the good work. We won't be coming back for an ORI for a long time."

After the awards and comments from the IG, the wing commander praised the Airmen on a job well done.

"I commend you for your performance," said Col. Samuel Mahaney, commander of the 459 ARW. There was a service before self mentality and the wingman came first- not the individual .That mentality coupled with a tremendous attitude is why we were successful for this ORI. I am proud of you and you should be proud of yourselves."