377 LRS claims seven AFMC annual awards Published Feb. 2, 2012 By Christopher Bailey Nucleus Staff Writer KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- The members of the 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron had a great 2011, and Air Force Materiel Command rewarded them for it. The 377 LRS recently racked up seven annual functional awards, highlighted by their designation as Air Force Materiel Command's Logistics Readiness Squadron - Non Flying Unit of the Year. "A tremendous team accomplishment," said Lt. Col. Chris Boone, 377 LRS commander. "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire LRS team. Every active-duty military member, civilian employee and contracted team member assigned to the LRS can and should take great pride in this award." Listed among the squadron's accomplishments were its excellent performance in the 2010 Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection and the 2011 Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection. The 377 LRS received zero findings during the two inspections and accumulated nine "Superior Performers" and a "Superior Team" award. The squadron also completed more than 11,000 maintenance actions on 372 vehicles while safely and successfully transporting 18,000 passengers and 4 million tons of cargo. For its efforts, the 377 LRS was recognized as Air Force Materiel Command's National Defense Transportation Association Military Unit of the year. Boone also emphasized the significant contributions of the 377 LRS to Kirtland's mission partners. "The 377 LRS takes great pride in supporting Kirtland's diverse mission," he said. "The squadron managed more than 35,000 supply line items and distributed more than 6 million gallons of fuel in support of the 58th Special Operations Wing." He said that another key part of the award package was the deployed accomplishments of 377 LRS Airmen. A group of such Airmen was scheduled to return Thursday to Kirtland Air Force Base. "Almost a third of our activeduty military members were deployed at some point last year," said Boone. "They performed in an absolutely outstanding manner, earning more than 20 Air Force and sister service decorations while supporting efforts throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. I am very proud of them all and welcomed group of warriors who just completed the Air Force's last combat convoy mission into Iraq." The six functional award winners from the 377 LRS are: -Elizabeth Barker, Air Force Materiel Command Logistics Plans Civilian of the Year -Capt. Matt J. Cherry, Air Force Materiel Command Logistics Readiness Company Grade Officer of the Year -Senior Airman Randall P. Sasser, Air Force Materiel Command Air Transportation Airman of the Year -William S. Auringer, Air Force Materiel Command Air Transportation Civilian Technician of the Year -Brandon D. Boggs, Air Force Materiel Command Transportation Civilian Supervisor of the Year -Tech. Sgt. Hugo C. Rodriguez, Air Force Materiel Command Vehicle Operations NCO of the Year When asked to identify the key to the squadron's success, Boone quoted Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packer head football coach, who stated, 'The achievements of an organization are the result of the combined efforts of each individual.' "The 377 LRS is a great team," Boone said. "I am honored to serve alongside such an extraordinary group of civilians, contractors and Airmen and am proud to be a part of their team."