Legion of Merit awarded to exceptional Command Chief of 70th ISRW; first since stand-up of 25th Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. Mark A. Thomas, 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing command chief, was presented the Legion of Merit for his excellent leadership at the 70th ISRW. Presented to him January 8, 2016, he became the first senior enlisted member since the stand-up of 25th Air Force to receive such an honor. Every award has a story and every story has a beginning.  

In May 2014, Thomas arrived to the Maryland region, where he joined the ISRW Airmen on their mission. The wing has a unique makeup of 30 geographically separated units and operating locations throughout the world.  As the senior enlisted advisor, Thomas fulfilled his role advising commanders on enlisted matters during a major change in enlisted professional development for ISR Airmen.
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