Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Austin Wilson

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  • By Senior Airman Kristine M. Gruwell
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Austin Wilson

Unit: 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 4

Official Duty title: Communication, countermeasures and navigation instructor

Hometown: Mooresville, Indiana

Time in service: 5 years

Time at Little Rock: 4 years

Goals: Complete information technology degree and promote to senior master sergeant

Hobbies: Dirt biking, hiking and working on computers

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?

Wilson was pivotal to building and implementing the first Air Education and Training Command Block 8.1 training course for the 19th Maintenance Group.  His extensive knowledge and tireless efforts have facilitated the inter-command partnership to ensure future maintainers to ensure readiness for the fight. Wilson also filled in exceptionally well as the unit’s computer support technician for over 100 computers and tablets, all while working toward to completing his teaching internship.