TSgt Samantha Slagle

Air Force | Security Forces

Dates of Service: Dec 2000 - Sep 2014

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Provided security for the World's Greatest Air Force on numerous continents for 13+ years. Developed plans, policies, procedures and instructions to implement programs. Guided, mentored, supervised, managed and led the best and brightest Airmen in the United States Air Force. Qualified on numerous weapons systems, emergency life-saving capabilities and superior emergency management skills.

Military Experiences

Aug 2012 - Sep 2014

Flight Sergeant

412 SFS, 412 MSG, 412 TW, AFTC | Edwards AFB, CA

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Directed physical security and law enforcement shift operations for the Air Force's second largest installation. Ensured integrated base defense of 308K acres, 573 miles of roads/highways/3K+ facilities and $6B+ assets. Exercised direct authority over 100 Security Forces NCOs, Airmen and Department of AF Police and Guards. Maintained liaison with and assists all local, state and federal agencies in three of California's largest counties. Earned Distinguished Graduate from Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

Oct 2011 - Aug 2012

Flight Sergeant

48 SFS, 48 MSG, 48 FW, 3rd AF | RAF Lakenheath, UK

Lead and managed Flight ops, directed shift security, law enforcement, integrated base security activities; supervised 80 SF personnel. Secured USAFE‘s largest Fighter Wing; $8B in PL2/3/4 mission assets, 82 F-15 Fighter aircraft & HH60G helicopters. Oversaw protection of 8.2K base community/2.3K acre perimeter, 4 housing areas & 1.4K units worth $30M. Flight leader/senior NCO; incident/accident on-scene commander, oversaw all training and qualifications, conducted guardmount and post visits. Led police response for 11 unauthorized Iranians hidden in vehicle at main gate. Blocked entry and detained personnel. On-scene commander for bomb-threat at main gate. Managed multiple cordons and a security force of 120 personnel.

Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

Resource Advisor

48 SFS, 48 MSG, 48 FW, 3rd AF | RAF Lakenheath, UK

Administered $278K budget &$1.2M in unfunded requirements; supported force protection for $3.5B FW assets. Focal point for unit developed service/support contracts, commander's primary advisor on financial resources. Developed financial spend plans for the commander & submitted budget progress reports, supported 415 SF personnel. Coordinated long-range fiscal strategies for contingency requirements & contracts supporting MWD programs. Earned 48 MSG/ 48 FW and United States Air Forces in Europe Resource Advisor of the Year Award for Fiscal Year 2010. Received, catalogued and inventoried $214K in assets; generated 3 Report of Surveys.

Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

Flight Chief

48 SFS, 48 MSG, 48 FW, 3rd AF | RAF Lakenheath, UK

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Deployments

(2 years, 3 months)

Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

Operation Odyssey Dawn

Led a flight of 6 people, secured $1.78B+ in low-density, high-demand PL2 aircraft and $742M+ in multi-service PL3 aircraft. Secured area for 500+ ground/aircrew personnel supporting E-3C AWACS, E-8C JSTARS and RC-135 RJ aircraft in support of UN Resolution 1973. Assisted in the success of 400 combat sorties with over 1200 targets destroyed.

Nov 2007 - May 2008

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Authored 65 crime reports, dispatched patrols to 160 incidents; maintained superb C2. Directed patrols/responded to 14 Indirect Fire attacks, established cordons/9 UXOs found; ensured safety of 30L residents at LSA Anaconda/Balad Air Base.

Feb 2005 - Mar 2005

Jordan

Provided security for 6 PL3 resources and over 200 personnel-- actions as Fire Team Leader ensured continued protection of US forces

Feb 2004 - Aug 2004

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Customs Border Clearance Agent and Fire Team Leader. Led 44+ customs inspections at six different locations throughout Kuwait and southern Iraq.

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