Laughlin XLer: Joseph Pagan
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Unit and job title: 47th Operations Group quality assurance chief and building custodian
Why he XLed: Joseph Pagan secured 14 pilot training simulators, worth $42 million after a late night fire alarm went off. He identified and replaced 40 faulty batteries and capacitors worth $15,000. He initiated the communication with a simulator repair technician; insuring no additional costs. He conducted 15 inspections for three contracts and the training integration management system; verifying 100-percent compliance. He served as the liaison for a new contract for AETC and coordinated the transfer of 600 items.