14th Air Force Earns Excellent Inspection Rating

by Maj. Stacie N. Shafran
Director, 14th Air Force Public Affairs

2/26/2013 - VANDENBERG AFB, Calif.  -- Fourteenth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) earned an excellent rating during its compliance inspection Jan. 22 to Feb. 1.

The Headquarters Air Force Space Command Inspector General team, led by Col. Robert Skinner, conducted the inspection, which reviewed individual programs and adherence to Air Force Instructions. The 614th Air and Space Communication Squadron as well as the 614th Air and Space Operations Center were also inspected.

During the inspection, the IG team evaluated 34 major graded areas. The unit earned one outstanding, 10 excellent and 23 satisfactory ratings.

In 2010, 14th Air Force earned an "in compliance" rating.

"The men and women of 14th Air Force have long been regarded for their high degree of competence, professionalism and can-do attitudes. Everyone should feel extremely proud of their accomplishment," said Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, 14th Air Force commander.

Professional Performers
Maj. Scott Lisko
Master Sgt. Patricia Brooks
Master Sgt. Ulysses Chavez
Tech. Sgt. Robert Cisco
Staff Sgt. Veronica Hill
Staff Sgt. Brandon Lirio
Mr. John Carrillo
Ms. Kim Grabelski

Superior Performers
Lt. Col. Bill Havens
Lt. Col. Mark Steves
Maj. Erin Dunagan
Master Sgt. Michelle Birchfield
Master Sgt. David Hensley
Master Sgt. Randy Magdaleno
Master Sgt. Alicia Singerman
Tech. Sgt. James Desgrange
Senior Airman Loren Benham
Airman 1st Class Kairi-Ann Jackson

Professional Teams
14th Air Force A2 Unit Support (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance)
614th Air and Space Operations Center Defensive Operations Branch
614th Air and Space Operations Center Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Division Training Team
614th Air and Space Operations Center Training, Stan/Eval Team
614th Air and Space Operations Center Unit Fitness Program Managers

Superior Teams
14th Air Force Unit Deployment Team
14th Air Force A1 Team (Manpower, Personnel and Services)
14th Air Force Inspector General Preparation Team
614th Air and Space Operations Center Weather Team