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of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012, SSgt. Cory T. Branham is a customer support supervisor with the 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Air Combat Command designated Branham’s reports program as a “best practice” after he coordinated with 25 units to manage 158 performance reports with on-time completion. He also took control of the expendable asset program, recovering 2,500 assets and returning more than $4 million to the Defense Department. During a 30-day absence of the noncommissioned officer in charge, Branham led the customer support section team and trained new staff members, providing a seamless transition for wing and group leadership. His organization of four Expeditionary Combat Support System courses and training of 55 wing points of contact laid the groundwork for Air Force-wide system implementation. He was cited as a superior performer during the first combined unit compliance inspection/logistics compliance assessment program. Branham’s home of record is Plymouth, Ohio. The Daily Report is shining the spotlight on each OAY. Also featured to date: SrA. Bryenna L. Brooks, SrA. Matthew J. Butler, and SrA. Nicholas A. Hurt.
A provision in the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill will require the Defense Department to include the military occupational specialty of service members who die by suicide in its annual report on suicide deaths, though it remains to be seen how much data the department will actually disclose.