LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Unit and job title: 434th Flying Training Squadron X-Flight unit standardization and evaluation manager and T-6 Texan II instructor pilot
Why he XLed: 1st Lt. Atkins created the 47th Maintenance Directorate wall to show appreciation for the maintainers’ hard work and dedication, and coordinated with maintenance members and squadron leadership for the walls’ groundbreaking. Atkins was commended twice during his first instructor pilot checkride, which involved evaluations on emergency procedures and maneuvers. Atkins acted as a military simulator instructor, physical training leader, runway supervisory unit member and participated in two 12-hour runway supervisory unit tours.