Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Adaultha Lewis, 47th MDOS

Staff Sgt. Adaultha Lewis, center, 47th Medical Operations Squadron flight medicine NCOIC, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, center-left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, July 22, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Adaultha Lewis, 47th MDOS

Published July 30, 2015
By 47th Flying Training Wing

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Unit and job title: 47th Medical Operations Squadron flight medicine NCOIC

Why he XLed: Lewis supported four providers and managed 1,800 visits valued at $365,000 with a 90-percent individual medical readiness rate (best in the AETC). He maintained $40,000 of response equipment and supplies, safeguarding 19,000 flying hours for 12,000 sorties with zero in flight emergency delays. As an Honor Guard member he briefed 20 First Term Airmen Course students on the Honor Guard mission and led the wing change of command detail. As a member of the wing 5/6 Sergeant-At-Arms, he helped organized meetings, the Tech. Sgt. release celebration and a highway cleanup. Lastly, Lewis dedicated 10 hours to Base Airmen Against Drunk Driving helping combat against alcohol related incidents by picking up five individuals.