TSgt Darren L. Hensley, Structural Maintenance Low Observables Technician, 509^th Maintenance Squadron, 509 Logistics Group, 509^th Bomb Wing, Air combat Command, Whiteman AFB MO.

Darren Hensley, born 19 August 1964 in Lancaster, California, enlisted in the Air Force under the delayed enlistment program as a Structural Repair Specialist 427x2 on 9 March 1982. He collected 45 credits toward an  associates degree in Computer Science. He has attended NCO Prepatory course, NCO Leadership School and the NCO Academy.

TSgt Hensley's AFSC is 2A773, Structural Maintenance Journeyman, 1982 - 2003. Some of his recognition's include:

509th Maintenance Squadron/CC, Maj Michael Busch, Jul 2002

    Recognition for volunteer contributions made to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Johnson Co. Bowling for kids sake

509th Maintenance Squadron/CC, Maj Michael Busch, Jul 2002

    Recognition for contributions made to Insight Eyecare of Warrensburg Mo, Anti-Virus, and System Support

509th Maintenance Squadron/CC, Maj Michael Busch, Jul 2002

    Recognition for contributions made to Pathway Travels of Warrensburg Mo, Anti-Virus, and System Support

509th Bomb Wing/Mission Planner, Lt Col Fred Niblock, Jun 2002

    Recognition for contributions made to First Command Bank of Warrensburg Mo, Anti-Virus, and System Support

509th Maintenance Squadron/CC, Maj Michael Busch, Jun 2002

    Recognition for volunteer contributions made to Reece Nichols Real estate, Anti-Virus activities

509th Maintenance Squadron/CC, Lt Col  Charles D. Johnson, 7 Dec 2001

    Recognition for  contributions made to the Maintenance Squadrons Christmas Party, Multimedia show coordinator

509th Maintenance Squadron/CC, Maj Charles D. Johnson, 18 Dec 2000

    Recognition for contributions made to the Maintenance Squadrons Christmas Party, Multimedia show coordinator

Computer Services of Warrensburg, Michael P. Williams proprietor, Nov 2000

    Recognition for contributions made during the Mid America Winter Home Show, Computer Service Specialist, Booth setup and teardown 

509th Bomb Wing/CC, Brig Gen. Thomas B. Goslin Jr , Jun 98

    Recognition for contributions to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Johnson Co.

9th Fighter Squadron/CC, Lt Col Gregory A. Feast. Nov 96

    Selected as Maintenance Professional Provider of the Year 9^th Fighter Squadron

    Direct support category

9th Fighter Squadron/CC, Lt Col Gregory A. Feast. Aug 96

    Recognized as the 9th Fighter Squadron NCO of the Quarter Mar - Jun 1996

9th Fighter Squadron/CC, Lt Col Gregory A. Feast. Feb 96

    Recipient of the 49^th Fighter Wings Quarterly Safety Award NCO category

    Recipient of the 49^th Fighter Wings Quarterly FOD Prevention Award

49th Fighter Wing/CC, Gen. John F. Miller Jr. 13 Apr 94

    Recognition for outstanding computer support for the Wing Command Center/Admin

49th Medical Group/SGPZ, Capt. Sarah G. Callinan BSC 9 May 94

    Recognition for outstanding support to the Base Fitness program, computer programming support for Cycle Ergometry testing systems.

49th Bare Base Systems Group/CC, Col Robert J. Bittner Nov 93

    Recognition for outstanding telephone support to the Group Command Section

4449th Mobility Support Squadron/CC, Col. Ira L. Hester 25 Jul 91

    Recognition for outstanding duty performance. Recognition Program.

49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron/CC Maj. Jesse C. Wilson Jr. 22 Jul 91

    Recognition for outstanding duty performance. Recognition Program.

4449th Mobility Support Squadron (MOBSS)/CC Col, Joseph P. Crosier 18 Feb 88

    Recognition for outstanding duty performance. Base Search and Recovery Team, two AT-38A Aircraft and 1 Pilot.

436th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron/CC, Lt. Col. Henry B. Johnson III 20 Oct 86

    Open House Deputy Committee Chairman.

    Recognition for outstanding duty performance. Base Open House.

4449 MOBSS/NCOIC SRI Floor Crew 7 Sep 84

    Recognition for outstanding duty performance. GP container/door repair. (Depot Level project while only a 5 level)

4449 MOBSS/NCOIC SRI Floor Operations 26 Jan 84

    Overall job well done.

4449 MOBSS/NCOIC Refrigeration 15 Nov 83

    First Letter of Appreciation. Single handed, under little supervision, constructed and installed a door assembly for a 150 CF Refer. (Depot Level project while only a 3 level)

4449 MOBSS/NCOIC SRI Floor Crew 5 Oct 83

    Overall job well done

His assignments include:

Structural Maintenance Low Observables Technician - 509 MXS, Whiteman AFB, MO 2001 - 2003

Security Manager - 509 MXS, Whiteman AFB, MO 2001    

Organizational Small Computer Manager, 509 MXS, Whiteman AFB, MO 2001

Structural Maintenance Low Observables Expeditor - 509 MXS, Whiteman AFB, MO  2000

Structural Maintenance Training Manager - 509 MXS, Whiteman AFB, MO 1997 - 1999

    509 MXS/Structures Flight, LO

Material Application and Repair Specialist - 9 FS, Holloman AFB, NM 1994 - 1997

    9 FS/Sortie Support Flight, MARS

NCOIC, Technical Integration - 49 BBSG, Holloman AFB, NM 1992 - 1994

    49 BBSS/Plans and Operation Flight

Instructor, Structures Erection Course - 49 BBSG, Holloman AFB, NM 1991 - 1992

    49 BBSS/Readiness Flight

Asst. NCOIC, Deployment Support - 49 BBSG, Holloman AFB, NM 1991 - 1991

    49 BBSS/Readiness Flight

NCOIC, Commanders Recognition - 4449 MOBSS, Holloman AFB, NM 1988 - 1991

    4449 MOBSS/Division of Equipment Maintenance

NCOIC, Special Projects - 4449 MOBSS, Holloman AFB, NM 1986 - 1988

    4449 MOBSS/Division of Equipment Maintenance

NCOIC, Structural Repair Tool Crib - 4449 MOBSS, Holloman AFB, NM 1984 - 1986

    4449 MOBSS/Structural Repair and Inspection

Structural Repair Specialist - 4449 MOBSS, Holloman AFB, NM 1983 - 1984

    4449 MOBSS/Structural Repair and Inspection

TSgt Hensley's decorations include the Air Force Commendation Award (1OLC), the Air Force Achievement Award (4OLC), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1OLC) for Operation Desert Storm and Operation Provide Comfort, the Humanitarian Service Award for Operation Provide Comfort, the Southwest Asia Service Medal (3BS), Small Arms Marksmanship, Air Force Outstanding Volunteer Service Award (1OLC), and both of the Liberation Of Kuwait Medals.