LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --
Rank/Name: Airman 1st Class Matthew Head
Unit: 189th Airlift Wing Civil Engineer Squadron
Guard Status: Traditional
Job Title: Emergency Management Apprentice
Civilian Employment: Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
Position: Duty Officer
Hometown: Vilonia, Ark.
Time on Station: 1 year and 8 months
Hobbies/goals: Being outdoors and spending time with family and friends
Most Rewarding Part of My Job: Making a difference in our community
Why I Joined the Guard: After an EF2 and an EF4 tornado left a path of destruction in my hometown, I wanted a career that would be involved in local disaster relief efforts. The National Guard offered that opportunity.
Core Value/ Comments: Excellence in All We Do: I am proud to be a member of the 189th AW CES because we display this core value in all that we do.