Major General Chester E. McCarty Superior Performance: Knowledge Operations Management - Master Sergeant Aimee Whaling

Whaling epitomizes Total Force Integration by in-processing and tracking 65 Active Duty personnel aiding in seamless integration. She lead the 173rd Fighter Wing in total number of on-time generated reports, awards, and decorations. She coordinated temporary duty for seven aircraft and maintained a 98.75-percent maintenance effective rate for 80 sorties and over 100 hours. Whaling oversaw the aggressive Air Force computer network migration, coordinating maintenance group computer upgrades with 100-percent compliance. She completed her Master’s Degree and two Community College of the Air Force degrees, exemplifying self-improvement and setting the standard for her fellow Airmen. Whaling also dedicates her time to the community and various volunteer programs to include the Salvation Army giving tree where she collected over 100 items for families in need.