Strippoli: and his brothers Derek and Richard Maltz. He is survived by his sons Kyle and Cody: his dad, John Maltz: his sister, Terri M. While deployed, he was primary jumpmaster and instructor on 25 critical upgrade training flights and provided emergency medical treatment during a car accident near the coalition compound, successfully treating two OSI agents and two Saudi nationals. Here, Mike was handpicked as the first Joint Search and Rescue Center Pararescue representative in Southwest Asia and performed superbly as an advocate for combat rescue operations. On 21 March 2001, he was assigned to the newly reactivated 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, GA. It was there that Mike refined his functional areas to perfection resulting in error free findings during the ACC Unit Compliance Inspection. From March 1997 to March 2001, Mike was assigned to the 41 Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia. Additionally, he was overall Team Leader for 10 successful deployments supporting National Aeronautics Space Administration space shuttle contingency operations. Mike deployed to Saudi Arabia on three separate occasions, totaling more than 8 months in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. He was credited with saving two Spanish civilians severely injured while skiing. Here, he was selected as the Air Combat Command HC-130P Pararescue man of the Year and received the coveted 1st Fighter Wing Warrior Award: for his superlative efforts. He was also recognized as the facilities “best communicator and instructor.”įrom March 1994 to March 1998, Mike was assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL. At the US Army Master Fitness Trainer School at Ft Hood, TX he received the Honor Graduate award for best academic/physical record and attained the highest PT point total. He received the coveted Aerospace Achievement Award and graduated the Air Training Command NCO Academy as a Distinguished Graduate. His solid leadership was instrumental in the squadron leadership was instrumental in the squadron receiving, “most improved Para rescue facility in rescue” from Headquarters, Air Rescue Service.įrom March 1991 to March 1994, Mike volunteered for duties as a Para rescue Instructor at Lackland AFB, TX. Also during this timeframe, he was one of eight climbers to summit Mt. There, he received yet another Air Force Commendation Medal for the rescue of two German climbers stranded at 20,000 ft on Mt McKinley, suffering from severe hypothermia and cerebral edema. Additionally, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement near Addis Ababa for search and subsequent recovery of Congressman Mickey Leland and delegation involved in an aircraft crash while on a humanitarian mission to Ethiopia.įrom November 1989 thru March 1991, Mike was assigned to the 1730th Pararescue Squadron and 71st Rescue Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, AK. His physical ability led to his selection to represent the unit of the March 1989 summit climb of Mt. While assigned, Mike participated in mountain rescue training in Dahlonega, GA and Project Denali. From December 1985 through November 1989, Mike was assigned to the 55th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron and the 1730th Pararescue Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Mike was awarded his maroon beret and selected as the class Honor Graduate for his superb leadership qualities and academic excellence. He successfully completed the demanding PJ indoctrination Course, Army Special Forces Underwater Combat Divers Course, Army Airborne Parachute Course, Air Force Survival School, and the Pararescue Recovery Specialist Course. Mike cross-trained into Pararescue in December of 1985. It was during this period that he was recognized as “one of the finest” by his Commander for this extreme dedication and tireless work ethic. In December of 1985 he was reassigned to the 1827th Electronics Installation Squadron, Kelly AFB, TX. In August of that same year he enlisted in the Air Force and upon completion of BMT and Technical School, he was assigned to the 1931 Communications Group, Elmendorf AFB, AK as an apprentice cable splicer. There he attended Half Hollow Hills High School and graduated in 1978. Mike Maltz was born in Mineola on Long Island, NY 19 September 1960.
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