Meritorious Service Decorations - Military Division
Meritorious Service Medal
Awarded on: 2011-02-02
Invested on: 2011-06-10
In 2008 and 2009, Captain Mallet demonstrated exemplary leadership and dedication, which contributed to the 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron achieving a high state of readiness for its deployment to Afghanistan. He developed a training plan for the unit that became the cornerstone for individual training, and which transformed a group of inexperienced individuals into an effective team. His initiative, as well as his exceptional ability to analyze and prioritize, allowed the unit to deliver an important operational capability in Afghanistan.