CE Weekly Special Edition: 30 Under 30

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SSgt Chadrick S Holliday Jr has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and is a key member of the Construction Management team at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Holliday oversaw 68 active projects valued at $364M and played a pivotal role in the demolition of 30 facilities that gave back 1.4M square feet of real estate for new construction to revitalize infrastructure. Holliday was an essential team member of a real-world PACAF F-16 crash recovery and investigation, where he led 4 Airmen in the GPS surveying of the crash site to flag and assign unique identifiers for the retrieval of critical aircraft components scattered across 1.76M square feet. He was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for his efforts. During his tenure at Airman Leadership School, Holliday was also awarded the coveted John Levitow Award for demonstrating the highest level of leadership. To read more about Holliday’s impressive career trajectory, click here. 

2d Lt Kierenne H Eadie has had an immense impact in her role and on her squadron. She immediately set herself apart from her peers when she won every single award at CE 101, including Distinguished Graduate and Top Academic Performer. Eadie’s many achievements include being designated as a trusted agent during an Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise (ERRE) where she identified 22 mission vulnerabilities and spearheaded a recovery plan to ensure $220M worth of assets receive backup power. She also filled in as Acting Engineering Flight Chief for Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station for three months, overseeing plans for the execution of $20M worth of projects to protect infrastructure critical for three combatant commands, three DoD agencies, and numerous mission partners conducting around the clock Homeland Defense and Nuclear Command, Control and Communication. Within the Installation Management Flight, Eadie helped create the POAM for recovering from a high visibility fuel spill in Maui, Hawaii, and ensured Existence and Completion of 551 Real Property assets for both Maui and Pittufik, Greenland. Find out how Eadie leveraged her skills to make a lasting impression on those around her, here.   

TSgt Donald L Marfisi’s extraordinary leadership and dedication to civil engineering has left an indelible mark on the 17 CES, setting a standard of excellence for all to follow. His expertise as a Technical Training Instructor Supervisor were unparalleled as he managed a staff of 35 Joint Service military and civilian instructors, delivering an astounding 240,000 curriculum hours. Marfisi also provided comprehensive training to 96 Joint Service and international students through an intensive 704 hours of airport rescue firefighting curriculum, equipping fire and emergency response personnel worldwide with invaluable knowledge and skills. Marfisi's leadership qualities were evident when he assumed the role of primary for five squadron additional duties, enabling his subordinates to focus on instructor qualifications and education requirements. He is currently pursuing a Master Degree in Emergency Management from Columbia Southern University. Read more about the successful career Marfisi has had thus far, here.  

A1C Josue DJ Velazquez is a Fire Protection Journeyman in the 81 CES at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. In his career thus far, Velazquez has demonstrated expertise, decisive decision making, and selfless dedication. He has responded to more than 200 emergency calls including vehicle accidents, smoke and fire alarm activations, and medical incidents. Velazquez’s selfless dedication to serving his community is exhibited through volunteering over 70 hours with the Air Force Sergeants Association, Fire Prevention Week, and local outreach organizations. His ethos of hard work, yearning for improvement, and dedication to service exemplifies what it means to be a Civil Engineer and led to his selection to Senior Airman Below the Zone for the 81st Training Wing. To learn more about Velazquez’s service, click here. 

TSgt James R Hughey III is recognized for going above and beyond to support the 9 CES and Beale AFB, California. Some of his many accomplishments include being handpicked to manage a six-personnel team as the NCOIC for the CSS, leading several commander programs including Evaluations, Cyber Security, Awards and Decorations, Military Leave and Drug Demand Reduction, and being a Wing Inspection Team member where he evaluates readiness capabilities and fortifies the Commander’s Inspection Program. Hughey consistently demonstrates a commitment to personal and professional growth through his involvement across the wing. He leads as the President of the Hispanic Heritage Council, Vice President of the Squadron’s Top IV organization, and is a key facilitator for Sexual Assault and Response training. Discover how Hughey continues to push himself further in his career, here.  

Mr Ben Hudson is recognized for his dedication, expertise, and service to Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Currently serving as a Construction Inspector with the 55 CES, Hudson has been at the center of both the MILCON program and Operations and Maintenance funded project repairs. His tenacity under the AF Contract Augmentation Program ensured that $100M worth of funded projects successfully renovated and recovered 32 flood damaged buildings. As the utility manager for a 104-acre flood recovery construction zone, Hudson resolved dozens of major utility layout conflicts to avoid construction impacts. In addition, he has authored 13 construction update briefings and identified and gained 240 construction deliverable documents. Hudson continues to expand his professional and personal goals by pursuing a 4-year college degree and serving as a TSgt in the Nebraska Air National Guard. Find out how Hudson’s career has made an impact on CE, here. 

2d Lt Paige Arnold has exemplified exceptional skills, adaptability, and proactive approaches to problem solving as a Project Programmer. As one of the newest members of the 11 CES/CENPD, Arnold made a name for herself when she consolidated project priorities for one of the base's largest tenants, Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1). By effectively coordinating with 11 CES and HMX-1, she facilitated improved communication channels, resulting in streamlined operations and enhanced efficiency and guaranteed mission support. She also plays a pivotal role in the preparation of the Base Facilities Board, actively engaging with Wing Leadership and all mission partners. Her involvement showcases her commitment to supporting overall mission objectives and demonstrates her ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Click here to read more about Arnold’s accomplishments in her promising CE career.

SrA Austin J Duck is an EOD team member from MacDill AFB, Florida, currently deployed with the 379 ECES at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Duck’s leadership has been evident as he has led a robust training program, organized three AOR TDYs to support EOD disposal operations and the CENTCOM Forensic Exploitation Lab, and secured new safety standards to expand the demolition range, saving the Air Force $3M annually in outsourcing costs. Seamlessly integrating his technical prowess with his warrior ethos, Duck fearlessly tackled supporting the Air Force's nuclear arsenal and overseas operations. He continues to enhance combat readiness through innovative scenarios and training aids while ensuring safety standards that protect lives and resources. Duck’s achievements and leadership have left a mark on the CE enterprise, learn more about them here.

Ms Jessica Jones is an exceptional Housing Management Specialist who works directly with privatized owners, residents, and base civil engineers. She has exceeded expectations by identifying 620 work orders related to sewage back-ups in base housing, supporting the execution of a quality control data analysis for 2,000 work orders, and increasing maintenance response and completion times to 97%. She was also a key factor in the completion of a Congress mandated housing inspection that resulted in a 95% completion rate and validating 991 homes as structurally sound. In addition to her role, Jones’ unwavering dedication to service motivated her to direct and organize over 40 hours in the Love Lives Bereavement Program through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for grieving families. Click here to learn how Jones' contributions have made a difference for her squadron. 

Capt Samuel Parker is a model Project Engineer that has honed his technical expertise and leadership across two assignments, three deployments, and an advanced degree program, all in less than seven years. Based out of Nellis AFB, Nevada, Parker was competitively selected for the AFIT Civilian Institution Programs, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Engineering with a focus on Transportation. By advancing his knowledge, he was able to drive a $10M 5-year RED HORSE Troop Training Project program and led 78 personnel in a successful unit validation exercise. He also prepped and executed the first RED HORSE deployment to the Pacific since Vietnam by leading site surveys, design efforts, and assisting the host unit with unprecedented typhoon recovery. His actions and planning prowess advanced PACAF’s Set the Theater initiative, enabling groundbreaking construction for the use of a $52M airfield and Guam’s first ACE operating platform. See how Parker’s dedication to civil engineering has made an impact on the CE community, here.  

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30 Under 30 in September! 

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