Bryan Walker, Altus AFB Civilian of the Quarter.

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Seidl
  • 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  Bryan Walker is the civilian of the second quarter (Apr - Jun) at Altus Air Force Base.

"Jesus, family, co-workers, very hard work," said Walker, 97th Training Squadron registrar, when asked what he credited his award to.

During the quarter,  among other things, he designed an operations group-wide database which tracked 2,200 students and saved 180 man-hours during the quarter. He also developed an automated 58th Airlift Squadron student training manager duties tracker, integrating four calculated processes into a single process, which saved 65 man-hours during the quarter. He constructed a quota management worksheet accuracy system that identified more then 50 19th Air Force schedule errors and saved the Air Force $15 million and more than 3,400 training days, according to the nomination package.

"As a new employee this shows my unit, group and wing, my worth, versus someone that is just filling a position. It's important to contribute past the expectations--when we stretch our capacity, we grow, and the extraordinary tasks become ordinary allowing us to accomplish more with less," said Walker.

Work performance and accomplishments are not the only reason Walker was chosen. He is a full-time student with a rigorous schedule, completing six hours toward a Master's Degree in Christian Ministry. As a church pastor, he has led sermons, Sunday school, served as treasurer, and ran a couples' group. He volunteers as an Olustee school board member, responsible for a $300,000 quarterly budget. He also worked as a first-responder firefighter on six emergencies, volunteering a total of 45 hours. During this time he put out five fires and saved a combination of three lives, two homes, six structures and more than $100,000, according to the nomination package.

"Never seek recognition, seek to improve something or someone. If you get recognition that's great! If you do not receive recognition for your work, remember, if we are rewarded for things on earth, we have received our reward, if not; our Father in heaven has a far greater reward," said Walker when asked how other could earn similar recognition.

Walker hails from West Newton, Penn., where he still has family. He holds both an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force and a Bachelor's Degree from Wayland Baptist University.