Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Justin Hilliard

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  • By Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Justin Hilliard

Unit: 61st Airlift Squadron

Duty title: C-130J loadmaster

Hometown: Ithica, New York

Time in service: 1 year, 5 months

Time at Little Rock: 1 year

Goals: Reach the rank of chief and retire at 25 years

Hobbies: Cars and racing

Air Force Core Value portrayed: Service Before Self

Why was the individual selected and how do they display the core value? Hilliard consistently demonstrates initiative on the job and around the workplace. As a loadmaster, he is always eager to learn new techniques and asks questions that help him constantly improve. As an Airman, Hilliard sets the example by going above and beyond during his day to day tasks.