Holloman passes UEI with flying colors Published Nov. 4, 2015 By Airman 1st Class Emily Kenney and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Rosine 49th Wing Public Affairs Office HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Holloman met and exceeded expectations from Air Combat Command's Unit Effectiveness Inspection held Aug. 23-28 per the official UEI report that was released this week. The base was evaluated in four primary areas: Managing Resources (Stewardship), Leading People, Improving the Unit and Executing the Mission. Holloman was given a rating of "Effective" in the areas of Managing Resources (Stewardship), Leading People and Improving the Unit. Holloman was given a rating of "Highly Effective" in the area of Executing the Mission and a rating of "Effective" overall. "This inspection validated that the 49th Wing is accomplishing the mission in a resource-constrained environment," said Lt. Col. Eric Hendrickson, the 49th Wing Inspector General. "They are doing this by effectively managing and mitigating risk to ensure Airman's time is spent where it matters most." During the UEI, the inspection team evaluated the unit's discipline, effectiveness, efficiency and compliance using standards set forth in AFI 90-201. It also used appropriate ACC guidance and evaluations performed both on-site and remotely. In the area of Managing Resources (Stewardship), the UEI report highlighted several items at Holloman. It recognized that leadership throughout the wing values Airmen and their time. The report also recognized facility and environmental stewardship in the wing as "exceptional at numerous facilities." It specifically reported how the 49th WG took strides to ensure proper allocation of funding throughout the wing. In the area of Leading People, the UEI report clearly stated, "The 49 WG effectively led people." This was also represented in the way Holloman Airmen felt about what they do. The report stated, "The 49th WG exhibited an extreme amount of pride, reflected in the way Airman displayed themselves in their day-to-day activities, the appearance of workspaces, and in their wear of the uniform. The report also highlighted the Key Spouses program as well as other operations such as the Wing ground safety team who runs an outstanding traffic safety program for the wing." In the area of Improving the Unit, the UEI reported the 49th Wing was "able to extract data that will better posture them to mitigate risk and continue home station operations." It also highlighted Holloman's outstanding CCIP program and data-review processes stating, "It was evident during the UEI that several units aggressively pursued several key work processes that allowed them to improve their overall efficiency, day-to-day." In the area of Executing the Mission, the UEI reported its highest praise for the 49th Wing. "The 49th Wing was highly effective in executing its primary mission by delivering qualified remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilots to the CAF in a timely and cost effective manner. The training appears to be of high quality without any negative trends derived from feedback of operational units." As a result of this success, the UEI noted the Wing is effectively able to support AEF readiness requirements, yielding a 97.4 percent "deployed and ready" rate. The team comprised of 76 inspectors evaluated more than 30 key areas across the base such as Quality of Life, Training, Discipline and AEF Readiness. "The (Inspector General) is no longer about uncovering skeletons in the closet," said Hendrickson. "Rather, we help commanders make sound decisions in their squadrons by ensuring they understand the health of their programs. If we uncover an issue it's up to the commander to determine how the issue will be resolved. The commander can even request the requirement be waived if manpower or resources prevent accomplishment. The focus is helping the commander do the best job possible in a unit with set resources." While the inspectors did identify some deficiency areas, more than 93 percent of Wing deficiencies were listed as minor and none were listed as critical. The inspection teams also identified more than 45 individuals and teams as superior performers during Holloman's UEI. The superior performer teams were: Dormitory Team, 49th CES Fire Department Wing Inspection Team, 49th CES Information Technology Asset Management Team, 49th CS Knowledge Management Cell, 49th CS Flight Records, 49th OSS OSO Wing Scheduling, 49th OSS Bravo Flight, 49th SFS Military Working Dog Section, 49th SFS Inspector General Inspection Team, 49th WG Ground Safety Team, 49th WG The superior individual performers were: Capt. Randell Yi, 6th RS Maj. Christopher D. Peterson, 16th TRS Tech. Sgt. Melissa E. Sparks, 49th AMDS Airman 1st Class Christopher J. Brady, 49th AMXS Master Sgt. Mario M. Gonzalez, 49th CES Staff Sgt. Jennifer L. Rider, 49th CES Senior Airman Tyler R. Clemons, 49th CES Senior Airman Chad A. Johns, 49th CES Airman 1st Class Owen T. Ball, 49th CES Harvey B. Stevens, 49th CES Richard A. Widmark, 49th CES Robert R. Martinez, 49th CES Donna E. Boots, 49th CS Bruce Knee, 49th FSS Amy Koehne, 49th FSS Tech. Sgt. Daren J. Manson, 49th LRS Staff Sgt. Christopher C. Williams, 49th LRS Senior Airman D'Ajene M. Pierce, 49th LRS Airman 1st Class Bradley J. Raynor, 49th LRS Staff Sgt. Marjan F. Harper, 49th MMSS Tech. Sgt. Michael S. Creamer, 49th MXS Staff Sgt. Angela N. McAllister, 49th MXS Staff Sgt. Paulson L. Nez, 49th MXS Staff Sgt. David A. Scott, 49th MXS Senior Airman Robert D. Shaner, 49th MXS Master Sgt. Anthony Danner, 49th OSS Tech. Sgt. Tammy E. Guest, 49th OSS Staff Sgt. Kevin A. Curp, 49th OSS Staff Sgt. David A. Gessey, 49th OSS Staff Sgt. Timothy A. Rice, 49th OSS Senior Airman Gregory M. Gehlbach, 49th OSS Senior Airman Blair A. Hagood, 49th OSS Airman 1st Class Miki J. Yanase, 49th OSS Staff Sgt. Marques K. Lipford, 49th SFS Capt. Michael W. Byrnes, 49th WG Wayne A. Paddock, 49th WG Staff Sgt. Andrew J. Clough, 49th WG These valuable members of the 49th Wing demonstrated how exceptional individuals make each mission a success. "For years, we've been told we need to do more with less," said Hendrickson. "We are past the point where we can successfully do everything with our limited resources. The UEI validated that Holloman Airmen are correctly prioritizing where to focus their energy to be most successful."