LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Unit and job title: 47th Mission Support Group unit deployment manager
Why he XLed: Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith guided six squadrons as the group decorations subject matter expert, tracking and revising four Air Force Achievement medals, 3 Air Force Commendation medals and two Meritorious Service medals. While leading 13 Squadron Self-Assessment program managers, he enhanced the group’s effectiveness by closing five unit effectiveness inspections and 12 commander’s inspection program deficiencies. Smith directed fundraising for the wing annual awards, raising $554 for the ceremony. He played a critical role as a Crisis Action Team administrator during a wing exercise and was identified by the wing Inspector General as an “Outstanding Team Member.” Lastly, Smith developed an entry authority list for the 47th MSG, verifying clearances and saving 20 man-hours for 6 squadrons, protecting critical wing resources and 110 people.