Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Michael Haynes, 47th CES

Staff Sgt. Michael Haynes, center, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron civil engineering flight NCO in charge of logistics, poses with Col. Brian Hastings, foreground left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, foreground right, 47th FTW command chief, and members of the 47th CES after accepting the XLer of the Week award here May 6, 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. (Courtesy photo)

Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Michael Haynes, 47th CES

Published May 14, 2015
By 47th Flying Training Wing

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Unit and job title: 47th Civil Engineering Squadron civil engineering flight NCO in charge of logistics

Why he XLed: Haynes put 588 personal protective equipment items into the database on time for an Air Force Audit Agency task despite a long system outage. He executed $7,000 in purchases as the government purchase card program manager and had zero error findings in the contracting flight inspection. Haynes instructed 23 daycare providers on fire safety and fire extinguisher use, enabling a vital service to children's first line of defense. He is a Boy Scout assistant cub master and Wolf Pack leader. He organized a boat race and pinewood derby, instilling teamwork for future leaders. Haynes achieved a career milestone, by completing his last two college courses, earning him his Community College of the Air Force Fire Science Associate's degree.