Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Blesam Sadang

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  • By Senior Airman Jayden Ford
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Blesam Sadang

Unit: 19th Force Support Squadron

Official Duty title: Fitness and sports specialist

Hometown: Koror, Palau

Time in service: 6 years

Time at Little Rock: 2 and a half years

Goals: Complete Community College of the Air Force degree and become a technical school instructor to inspire future services Airmen

Hobbies: Playing sports, watching Netflix, traveling, and cooking

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?

As a 19th Force Support Squadron fitness and sports specialist, Sadang leads a team of 12 Airmen in developing, planning, and incorporating a wide range of fitness and sports programs to support Team Little Rock. Since returning from deployment, he has been filling an E-6 position, taking lead on events such as the St. Patrick's Day Run, intramural sports leagues, and sports day. Additionally, he’s managed to dedicate time to volunteer across the squadron and base with serving lunch at an Airman Leadership School graduation and helping prepare for the base's Family Fest event.