The Air Combat Command Command and Control Battle Management Operator of the Year was presented to SMSgt Jacinta Buckhalter, superintendent, 505th Test & Training Group, 505th Command and Control Wing, on Hurlburt Field, Florida on 7 Aug 2020.
“I just want to say congratulations this is a huge award obviously at the MAJCOM-level and this being near and dear to our hearts here in the 505th being for battle management operator and we just wanted to say in front of your peers congratulations and a job well done,” said Colonel Richard Dickens, 505th Command and Control Wing.
Command and Control (C2) Battle Management Operators ensure our nation’s security requires constant vigilance.
“It’s a great opportunity for me as her boss and the group commander to say a few words. Those that work with her know that Jacinta is an absolutely outstanding NCO, a front and center leader, making a tremendous impact on a wide array of issues across the group and the wing and it is no surprise that she was selected to win this prestigious award,” said Colonel Francisco Gallei, 505th Test & Training Group Commander.
They are responsible for providing radar control and monitoring of global airspace, C2 Battle Management Operations specialists keep a watchful eye on everything that goes on in the sky.
“I definitely wouldn’t have been able to do this by myself, we have an awesome team, this is for the Airmen in the wing, and I just want to say congratulations to them,” said SMSgt Jacinta Buckhalter.
These highly trained experts operate sophisticated radar and electronic systems from locations all over the world, fulfilling a role crucial to the success of our missions and vital to safeguarding our nation.
SMSgt Buckhalter with wing & group leadership (left to right: Colonel Francisco Gallei, 505 TTG Commander, SMSgt Buckhalter, Colonel Richard Dickens , 505th Command and Control Wing Commander, CMSgt CT Thompson, 505th Command and Control Wing Command Chief)
