LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --
Ms. Michelle Sullivan, 944th Fighter Wing, was awarded the 944th Fighter Wing Senior Civilian of the Year for 2021. Sullivan served as superior management off $37M Reserve Personnel Appropriation budget spending for 2,000 member wing, two geographically separated units, three detachments, in four states with a 99% obligation rate, and combatted wing war on waste. She skillfully sourced $50K to pay for four Basic Military Training and two Training Pilot Program members during Fiscal Year 2022 Continuing Resolution Authority shortfall. She found $125K through dual obligation drops and provided pre-deployments funds to train seven Reserve members. She provided cultural awareness through Thai Interstate Association, and worked with a family restaurant that provided 100 lunches to Veteran Affairs nurses during COVID-19. She also completed a challenging Level 2 Financial Management certification program with continuing education unit credits.