Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. John Gordon

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  • By Airman 1st Class Grace Nichols
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. John Gordon

Unit: 34th Combat Training Squadron

Duty title: Mission support supervisor

Hometown: Gulfport, Mississippi

Time in service: 11 years

Time at Little Rock: Four years

Goals: Complete last remaining Professional Military Education course and advance to the next rank

Hobbies: Football and anything off-road vehicle related

Air Force Core Value portrayed: Service Before Self

How does the individual portray the core value of Service Before Self?

Gordon provides critical air transportation oversight during joint and coalition exercises, ensuring that Air Mobility Command training standards are met. The countless hours he commits ensures that all Airmen meet mobility readiness and are prepared for combat operations.