Pride of the Pack: Master Sgt. Michael Fisher

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  • By Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Master Sgt. Michael Fisher from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing Pride of the Pack for the week of May 14.
Each week the 8th Fighter Wing commander recognizes one member of the Wolf Pack by awarding them with a Pride of the Pack certificate for their stellar commitment to excellence and superior mission accomplishment.
Here are some of Sergeant Joseph's highlights: 

Rank and full name: Master Sgt. Michael Fisher
Unit: 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Duty Title: AMXS Production Superintendent "Cobra Super" 
Job in a nutshell: He oversees the daily maintenance operations of both the 35th and 80th Aircraft Maintenance Units and end-of-runway operations. He also coordinates with agencies on projects that deal with new construction or existing upgrades to facilities that are on the flight line. To improve the the fighting capability of the Wolf Pack.
Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.
Previous Base: Eglin AFB, Fla.
Follow-on: Aviano AB, Italy
Hobbies: Sports
Favorite music: "Most of it, you can always find something good"
Last good movie: Smokin' Aces 
Favorite Quote: "Hardest working man in show business"
Best thing you've done here: Collaborating with several base agencies to improve the quality of life in the workspace for present and future Wolf Pack aircraft maintainers.

Letter from his commander:
I would like to recommend Master Sgt. Michael Fisher from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for the Pride of the Pack Award. Master Sgt. Fisher has made numerous contributions to the wing and community from the moment he arrived at Kunsan Air Base in May 2006. As the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Production Superintendent he leads personnel spanning 10 diverse AFSCs in support of aircraft maintenance unit operations. Additionally, he manages 41 F-16 C/D aircraft as well as equipment items valued at more than $2.1 billion. He is also responsible for coordination of all end-of-runway operations, monitors hot pit refueling actions during daily sortie generation and provides detailed aircraft maintenance status reports directly to 8th Fighter Wing leadership, 7th Air Force and Pacific Air Forces.

A proven war fighter, Master Sgt. Fisher led the squadron thru three peninsula-wide and two local Operational Readiness Exercises. His actions directly impacted the Wolf Pack's preparation for the PACAF Operational Readiness Inspection. All of his hard work paid-off when the 8th FW recorded an overall "Excellent" rating and the maintenance group earned an "Excellent" rating for both employment & generation.

In addition to his regular duties, Master Sgt. Fisher's enthusiastic can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills played a vital role in the success of the 8 FW's renovation of 43 hardened aircraft shelters and refurbishment of 53 HAS crew offices. He flawlessly formulated a plan, coordinated with various base agencies to secured funds and equipment, for this monumental task totaling $7.6 million. His actions not only boosted the quality of life of 494+ flightline maintainers, this plan included the installation of computers and phones in each HAS Office thus increasing the communication and combat effectiveness of the 8th FW. Furthermore, he initiated a contract for repair and preventive maintenance on all 43 HAS doors further improving the 8th FW's ability to survive and operate.

Master Sgt. Michael Fisher exemplifies the best of the Wolf Pack and is deserving of this recognition. He is a true professional and never fails to deliver less than phenomenal results. Please consider him for the Pride of the Pack Award.

Major Robert Clement
Commander, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron