Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Klyde Calalo

Airman 1st Class Klyde Calalo is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 26, 2020. Calalo demonstrates strong team leading traits and has helped his peers through their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristine M. Gruwell)

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Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Klyde Calalo

Published June 12, 2020
By Senior Airman Kristine M. Gruwell
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Klyde Calalo

Unit: 61st Airlift Squadron

Official Duty title: Loadmaster

Hometown: Dededo, Guam

Time in service: 1 year, 3 months

Time at Little Rock: 8 months

Goals: Finish bachelor’s degree and do a tour in Guam

Hobbies: Playing basketball and being a dad

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why? Calalo was very quick to complete training and be upgraded. He demonstrates strong team leading traits and has helped his peers through their training. Additionally, Calalo was crucial to the 61st AS 4/12 deployment providing preflight, loading and other support.