MXS, LRS and APS score satisfactory on LCAP Published Feb. 9, 2012 By Senior Airman Danielle Campbell Purnell 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS ARE RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- "I am ecstatic with this result and couldn't be more proud of all those in the 94th Maintenance Group, Logistics Readiness Squadron and 80th Aerial Port Squadron," said Col. Timothy Tarchick, commander of the 94th Airlift Wing. "[They] went through a brutally thorough 6-day heavy weight boxing match." Members of the 94th AW satisfactorily completed the Air Force Reserve Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program (LCAP) inspection with a grade of 80.87 Feb. 7. The LCAP is conducted to measure a unit's ability to perform key logistics functions in a safe, standardized, repeatable and technically compliant manner. LCAP inspectors performed 3,001 evaluations and inspections across 10 squadrons and quality assurance flights. 2,742 of the inspections were passed. "After more than 31 years in maintenance, this was one of the most stressful inspections I've been through," said Lt. Col. Augusto Casado, commander of the 94 MXG. "But I was very confident in the abilities of our Airmen we have a great group of folks." Casado said the stringent assessment confirmed that the MXG is safe, efficient compliant and mission ready. In addition to the overall grades, Master Sgt. Valerie Bass, 94th Maintenance Operation Flight, Staff Sgt. Lorena Blount, 80 APS and Airman 1st Class Robert Hepburn, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, were all noted as outstanding performers. All received coins from the wing commander and the inspection team chief. The inspectors also singled out one outstanding team. "I want to thank you all," said Tarchick. "Many people put in a lot of work. Our MXG, APS and LRS are doing great work and are doing it safely," said Tarchick. "I am proud of you all." The wing will now have 60 days to give the Air Force Reserve Command an initial fix plan for the 9 major findings. We will correct the items that were found and will move forward from here, said Tarchick. "We will continue to face challenges," said Casado. "Now we will take everything that was just highlighted with us to our upcoming deployment."
