Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Matthew Basa

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Basa, 19th Medical Operations Squadron family health team lead, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, March 18, 2019. Basa's core value is Excellence in All We Do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell)

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Matthew Basa

Published March 25, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --

Name and Rank: Senior Airman Matthew Basa

Unit: 19th Medical Operations Squadron

Duty title: Family Health team lead

Hometown: Pampanga, Philippines

Time in service: 3 years, 6 months

Time at Little Rock: 6 months

Goals: Promote to staff sergeant and work toward becoming a physician assistant

Hobbies: Playing guitar and basketball

Air Force Core Value portrayed: Excellence in All We Do

How does the individual portray the core value?

Basa came to this base with a positive attitude. He has always handled all of his duties with above-average work ethic. When tasked to be a team lead, his team continues to complete tasks ahead of schedule with near flawless results.