Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Amanda Block

Staff Sgt. Amanda Block, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer-in-charge of airman dorm leaders, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week, Aug. 18, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Miller)

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Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Amanda Block

Published Aug. 28, 2020
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Amanda R. Block

Unit: 19th Civil Engineer Squadron

Official Duty title: NCOIC, Airman Dorm Leader

Hometown: Shelton, Connecticut

Time in service: 9 years

Time at Little Rock: 6 years

Goals: Become a first sergeant and potentially a chief master sergeant

Hobbies: Horseback riding, hiking, camping, kayaking and lifting weights

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?

Staff Sgt. Amanda Block is responsible for taking care of our dorm residents day in and day out, constantly preparing to improve quality of life of Little Rock's first term airmen. As the non-commissioned officer of airman dorm leaders, Block empowers dorm residents through the dorm council and daily mentorship. She also created a Dorm App to provide additional resources to the dorm residents.