Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Brandon Vernatt

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  • By Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Rank and Name: Senior Airman Brandon Vernatt

Unit: 62nd Airlift Squadron

Position: C-130J Instructor Loadmaster

Hometown: Snow Hill, North Carolina

Time on Station: 5 years 2 months

Time in Service: 5 years 11 months

Hobbies/Goals: Hunting and fishing; complete Community College of the Air Force degree

Core Value: Excellence in All We Do

Why is serving in the AF important to you?

“Serving is important to me because I’m following in the footsteps of my grandfather. He is my role model and has taught me to always strive to be the best and nothing is impossible if you try hard enough.”

What accomplishment during your Air Force Career are you most proud of?

“I’m most proud of obtaining my Certification of Instructor Loadmaster and given the opportunity to instruct at the 62nd Airlift Squadron. It gives me great pride to know I’m teaching the future generation of C-130J loadmasters.”