JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
What does it take to be the best of the best? Just ask Senior Airman Heather Hogrebe.
Airman Hogrebe, who is a member of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was recently named the Air Force's 2009 Logistics Plans Airman of the Year.
According to the call for nominees, "this award recognizes individuals who have excelled in performance and have made outstanding contributions to the Air Force mission."
Airman Hogrebe's leadership thought she fit the bill.
"Airman Hogrebe has out-shined her peers by performing as a leader," said Tech. Sgt. Nikki Purvis, the non-commissioned officer in charge for wing deployments and Airman Hogrebe's supervisor. "Her dedication to the mission is never wavering and her achievements are just the tip of the iceberg."
Some of Airman Hogrebe's accomplishments include coordinating wing deployment taskings by scheduling the processing of 175 passengers and 26 short tons with 100 percent accuracy, providing constant combatant commander support.
She also directed the logistics footprint with other wing agencies to ensure the receipt of more than 2,600 thousand passengers from 70 origins. Her actions ensured 25 missions provided on-time delivery of vital personnel assets to three areas of responsibility.
Not only is Airman Hogrebe a star performer at work, she also volunteers her time in the local community and is dedicated to self-improvement.
Right now she is working toward completing her master's degree in logistics and transportation management and also has her sights set on becoming an officer.
"Being selected for this award distinguished her as the number one Airman in the 2G0X1 career field and may give her an advantage as she submits her package to become an officer," said Sergeant Purvis.
While winning this Air Force-level award is a testament to all of Airman Hogrebe's hard work, she has remained humble.
"I am enthusiastic about winning the award, and obliged to be accepting this award next to my peers," she said.