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ROCK SOLID WARRIOR

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  • 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group, Det. 1
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Staff Sgt. Thomas Kellner 

NCO in charge of installation logistics 

Home unit/base: 314th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. 

How do you support the mission here? I provide the local Life Support Area with all logistical needs and ensure logistical support is covered from bottled water deliveries to managing the processing of multi-million dollar contracts to ensuring accountability for a 3.5-thousand line item property book account.

How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique? This is my second deployment to the Middle East and I work with all of the branches of the military. My first deployment dealt strictly with keeping Air Force aircraft in the air. The mission I maintain now ensures the stability of the Army's mission of moving troops to and from the area of responsibility.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? My job is different here because of all the logistical needs I provide to the camp whereas I'm the assistant NCOIC of weapons and munitions at home station where I deal strictly with weapons issues and munitions issues.