Laughlin XLer: Grover Lemarr, 47th FTS

Grover Lemarr, center, 47th Flying Training Wing flight safety maintenance manager, poses with Col. Mark Doria, left, 47th FTW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Garry Berry, right, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award here May 14, 2014. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Delgado/Released)

Laughlin XLer: Grover Lemarr, 47th FTW

Published May 14, 2014
By Laughlin Air Force Base Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Job title and unit: 47th Flying Training Wing flight safety maintenance manager

Why he XLed: Lemarr's leadership was pivotal to the response, evidence collection and investigation of two T-38 Talon in-flight emergencies. He deciphered more than 1,000 pages of aircraft history and technical orders, and his thorough analysis of these mishaps enabled the wing commander to resume aircraft operations. He also captured data on five bird strikes, which will help mitigate future bird strikes. In addition, he guided the 47th Maintenance Directorate, the legal office and flight medicine through civilian toxicology testing, ensuring 100 percent completion with minimal impact to mission.