Maj Gen Charles Bolton

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[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

To our 36,000 Airmen in 18th Air Force, thank you for everything you accomplished in 2023. Chief Blount and I can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve in the new year.

Happy holidays, and as always, expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

TSgt Tyler Wooten is one of the many outstanding Airmen of the 436th Airlift Wing.

As Fuel Section NCOIC, he navigated his 24-member shop through two holiday weekend surges, fixing seven aircraft and returning four of them to fully mission capable.

Keep it up, Tyler. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

1st Lt Amy Steigerwald is one of the many outstanding members of the 436th Airlift Wing.

As one of six PAs selected for the Health Professions Scholarship Program in 2020, she has led classes certifying Wing personnel in critical life-saving skills.

Keep it up, Amy. Expedite!

[Air Mobility Command @AirMobilityCmd]

From AMC, we wish you happy holidays!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

Major Jacob Rieth distinguished himself as an outstanding member of the 436th Airlift Wing.

As a Force Element Lead Planner, he supported a 6-ship Off-Station Trainer, fortifying the 3rd Airlift Squadron’s goal to tackle AMC training guidance.

Keep it up, Jacob. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

TSgt Ricky Wireman is one of the many outstanding members of the 89th Airlift Wing.

As Flight Line Protocol, he published the first Flight Line Protocol training program, integrating diplomatic mission support to eliminate a single point of failure.

Keep it up, Ricky. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SSgt Erasmus Hartsfield distinguished himself as an outstanding member of the 89th Airlift Wing.

As an EMA Flight Attendant, he was responsible for the training completion of over 100 Airmen, increasing his squadron’s operational capabilities.

Keep it up, Erasmus. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

TSgt Michael Schmidt is one of the many outstanding members of the 89th Airlift Wing.

As a flying crew chief, he aided the training and development of the next generation of 89th flying crew chiefs. He’s also the Virtual Reality lead for the wing.

Keep it up, Michael. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SSgt Rachel Rautio is one of the many outstanding members of the 89th Airlift Wing.

As a SAMPAX Services Supervisor, she coordinated travel for a trilateral summit of 108 passengers, including the ROK President and the Japanese Prime Minister.

Keep it up, Rachel. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

Last week, the 18th Air Force team and I visited local JROTC cadets from O’Fallon Township High School and spoke with them about opportunities and benefits in the USAF.

We appreciated the opportunity to spend time with the cadets and engage in meaningful conversation. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

TSgt Casey Calvert is one of the many outstanding NCOs at @ScottAFB.

With a Security Forces background, Casey built @AirMobilityCmd’s first small innovative drone program, Detachment X, which elevated warfighting capabilities for commanders.

Keep it up, Casey. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SSgt Daniel Merritt is one of the many outstanding NCOs at @ScottAFB.

From the 375th CES, Daniel volunteered as Airmen Dorm Leader, where he started a monthly volunteer opportunity with H.E.R.O.E.S Care and bay orderlies to sort and package goods.

Keep it up, Daniel. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SSgt Calvin Sambo is one of the many outstanding NCOs at @ScottAFB.

With a four-man team, he led funding allocations for over 160 deployers during #MG23. He also delivered vital financial analysis support for the 375th AMW and 35 mission partners.

Keep it up, Calvin. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SrA Tailor Kennebrew is one of the many outstanding Airmen at @ScottAFB. As lead medic for the Flight and Operational Medicine Clinic, she facilitated 960 medical appointments and oversaw staff training during a 50% technician shortage for 3 months.

Keep it up, Tailor. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SrA Jersey Tomm is one of many outstanding Flyers at @22ARW. She completed her Mission Certification as a KC-135 Boom Operator, then was the first Boom Operator to be Command Post-qualified. Her achievements led to a BTZ promotion to Senior Airman.

Keep it up, Jersey. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SrA Mya Pigott is one of the many outstanding Medics at @22ARW. She serves as an EFMP technician, where she provides support to Airmen and their families who have special needs. She also supported POTUS ops, earning the Joint Service Achievement Award.

Keep it up, Mya. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SrA Eva Montgomery is one of many outstanding Maintainers at @22ARW. As an Aircraft Hydraulics Journeyman, she assisted the Hydraulics section at JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst during #MG23 to enable 131 receiver contacts and the offload of 1.6M lbs of fuel.

Keep it up, Eva. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

SSgt Dalton First is one of the many outstanding Airmen at @22ARW. He’s filled the role of Occupational Safety Technician since 2020, completing upgrade training 6 months ahead of schedule. He then revamped the Occupational Safety training course.

Keep it up, Dalton. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

TSgt Noah Hyatt is one of the many outstanding Defenders at McConnell AFB. He was the first in @22ARW history to graduate from the Army’s Air Assault School, learning how to employ Air Assault Missions, Sling Load Operations, and Rappel Operations.

Keep it up, Noah. Expedite!

[Maj Gen Charles Bolton @18thAFCommander]

A1C Alexis Hagen is one of the incredible Airmen at @LRAFB. Not only did she secure vital communications for senior leaders during #MG23 this past summer, but is personally working toward completing her Master’s Degree in Communications.

Keep up the great work, Alexis. Expedite!