By Senior Airman Jayden Ford, 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published November 19, 2021
Airman 1st Class Hunter Garbacz, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated instrument and flight controls systems journeyman , is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week November 22, 2021. Garbacz is responsible for instrument and flight control systems maintenance on 18 C-130J aircraft. When he is not performing maintenance, Garbacz is the unit’s lead physical training leader and most recently teamed with the Operational Support Team to build workout plans that ensure members can meet readiness requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Kee)
Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Hunter Garbacz
Unit: 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Official Duty title: Integrated instrument and flight controls systems journeyman
Hometown: White, Montana
Time in service: 3 years
Time at Little Rock: 1 year 8 months
Goals: Complete FAA A&P certification and master’s degree
Hobbies: Triathlons, motorcycles, kayaking, hiking/camping, and language studies
19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?
Garbacz is responsible for instrument and flight control systems maintenance on 18 C-130J aircraft. When he is not performing maintenance, Garbacz is the unit’s lead physical training leader and most recently teamed with the Operational Support Team to build workout plans that ensure members can meet readiness requirements. Garbacz scheduled and conducted workout sessions across three shifts for members requiring additional assistance.