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Laughlin XLer: Master Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, 47th LRF

Master Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, center, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight Supply Contracting Officer representative and superintendent, poses with Col. Darrell Judy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Patricia Hickey, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, after accepting the XLer of the Week award here April 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 Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)

Laughlin XLer: Master Sgt. Andrew Rodriguez, 47th LRF

Published April 30, 2015
By 47th Flying Training Wing

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: 47th Logistics Readiness Flight, Supply Contracting Officer representative and superintendent

Why he XLed: Rodriguez serves as an additional first sergeant, and was responsible for the oversight of more than 100 personnel, inspiring a mind-set of excellence. With his oversight, Laughlin was 2nd of 12 Air Education and Training Command bases to complete their installation deployment plan. Rodriguez also managed a $166-million supply account and had a 99 percent inventory accuracy, beating AETC's standard of 98 percent. He identified a two-year government shuttle service issue, acquiring new resources to streamline critical flight line transportation requirements. Rodriguez also briefed a course on behavioral standards, guiding students and equipping five Airmen with tools for improvement.