Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Ryan McHaney

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  • By Senior Airman Rhett Isbell
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Ryan McHaney


Unit: 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron


Duty title: Decentralized Maintenance Supply Supervisor


Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia


Time in service: 8 Years


Time at Little Rock: 2 Years


Goals: To obtain master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies


Hobbies: Studying history, motorcycle riding, jujitsu and spending time with his family


Air Force Core Value portrayed: Excellence in All We Do


How does the individual portray the core value? Staff Sgt. McHaney leads after-hours supply operations and provides flawless logistics support. He developed work center training continuity and trained three newly-assigned Airmen. Additionally, he serves as a court-appointed special advocate and has aided in the successful reunification of three children with their families.