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Award Examples Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award Cat: Field Grade Winner: Wing AFI 36-2805 para 3.9
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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: #1/35 squadron officers; #1/20 FGOs--heads AF's largest radiology operation
- #1/87 group Lt Cols; dynamic, indispensable leader; flawlessly cared for 92K pts--coined by 4-star AETC CC
- Brilliant performer; promoted to Director, Operations, after only 1 yr as x-ray flight chief--leads 200 mbr sqdn
- Directed use of $32M equipment, $3.1M supplies, and $2.1M contract resources--188K exams expertly done
- Skillfully controlled AF's largest ($5.6M) digital x-ray display system; 42.5TB archive; 3M images stored/yr
- Chaired AF's largest x-ray phase II training program; 200 students/4 modalities; excellent '07 AETC inspection
- Maintained 8 CONUS AFB teleradiology sites; stellar care for 40K patients; saved $100K in outsourcing costs
- POC for all EPR/OPRs; 200+ written/reviewed plus 100+ decs; guided 15 NCOs on bullet writing techniques
- Instructed/mentored 40 AD airmen of the AF's largest radiology residency; 10 graduated board certified in '07

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP: Energetically commanded squadron for 6 weeks; "Great job" per Group CC
- Invigorated training folder program; ensured 100% readiness for 34 Airmen deployed in support of OIF/OEF
- Cemented AFMS future; MC selection boards x 2; chose top 45 physician candidates--lauded by AFRS Chief
- Inspired excellence in all his Airmen; 3 BTZ promotions, 1 Wing annual, 1 AETC, 1 AF-level award winners
- Launched EPR/OPR tracking system; advanced suspenses 50%; cut backlog from 30 days to 2--98% on-time
- #1 choice for POC of '07-'08 group/wing/<BASE> AFB quarterly/annual awards; career builder for 95 airmen
- Co-created blueprint for $10M joint Army/AF digital imaging system; largest in DoD--approved/in production
- Implemented AF's first-ever 24/7 in-house radiologist coverage; real time care for 1K trauma patients monthly
- Envisioned $10M modernization plan for MRI section; diagnostic tools to launch 59 MDW to imaging pinnacle
- Controlled $100K of bonus pay as only non-commander on group pay pool; crucial feedback for 20 employees

LEADERSHIP IMAGE:Led 35-mbr retreat ceremony; method adopted by command chief as new wing standard
- Arranged keynote lectures by 2 world-renowned radiology career field innovators; praised by Wing/Group CC
- People-centered motivator; ordered new radiology squadron coin; deserving Airmen thrilled with recognition
- Appointed by Consultant to lead $2.5M Congressionally-funded teleradiology study--poised to aid trauma care
- Ultimately respected; challenged by AFSG Consultant to compile inspection checklist--distributed world-wide

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Generously collected/mailed 100 pounds of care package items for deployers
- Guiding light for community youth; 2-time invitee spoke about USAF at local Lutheran school--200+ students
- Exemplary military citizen; presented "Core Values" coins to 3-mbr school flag detail--powerful inspiration
- Selflessly donated food/time at American Legion bingo nights; thankful vets impressed by gracious, kind spirit
- Model officer and leader; assisted NCO booster club fundraising efforts; raised $8K for sold-out holiday party
- Orchestrated/emceed short notice change of command ceremony; new CC, 100+ attendees appreciated efforts

Final Note:

WOW, this is an OUTSTANDING Lance P. Sijan package.