Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Sergio Harris

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  
Unit: 8th Medical Support Squadron

Duties: 8th Medical Group Government Travel Card rep/Defense Travel System orders and vouchers for patient travel rep/Manpower

Hometown: Redlands, Calif.

Hobbies: Reading, movies, staying active

Favorite music: Soft rock

Follow on: Aviano Air Base, Italy

Last good movie you saw: Taken, and the last good book I read was The Mist of Avalon, a novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Best thing you've done here: The community activity center tours are great fun, I had the opportunity to go whitewater rafting and zip-lining during the summer. It was awesome, I did not have to plan anything; all was organized by our tour guide.

Reason for nomination: "In December, Sergeant Harris completed a review of 150 unit manning document authorizations, recommending the realignment of 32 personnel, which eliminated errors in individual reports on individual personnel. His efforts led to preventing incorrect enlisted performance reports and promotion data for upcoming promotion cycles. Sergeant Harris diligently managed the Government Travel Card program, ensuring all 129 accounts assigned to the 8th MDG had accurate mailing and e-mail addresses. This update allowed a 100-percent migration to the new Controlled Spending Account card. As an 8th Fighter Wing medical temporary duty liaison, he aided in the completion and approval of over 50 orders and vouchers in DTS, distributing more than $6,000 in reimbursements to patients. Sergeant Harris also worked with the Air Force Medical Operations Agency Uniform Business Office personnel in transitioning the 8th MDG to the new Air Force electronic Department of Defense Form 2569 database, increasing potential reimbursement from third-party insurance companies. Sergeant Harris' "Service Before Self" attitude makes him a prime candidate for the Wolf Pack Pride of the Pack award." - Chief Master Sgt. John Busby, 8th Medical Group chief