Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. James Brooks

Staff Sgt. James Brooks, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of the Fuel Service Center, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Sept. 14, 2020. Brooks partnered with 34th Combat Training Squadron in constructing Little Rock AFB’s “First Flight,” for an aircraft-to-aircraft contingency refueling concept. His efforts have truly paved the path for agile combat execution through the use of multi-functional Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Irvin)

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. James Brooks

Published Oct. 2, 2020
By Senior Airman Kristine M. Gruwell
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. James Brooks

Unit: 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Official Duty title: NCO in charge of the Fuels Service Center

Hometown: Spiro, Oklahoma

Time in service: 10 years

Time at Little Rock: 7 years

Goals: To continue progressing his military career while bringing his Airmen up with me, pursue opportunities to become a technical school instructor and complete bachelors

Hobbies: Spending time with family, attending church, duck hunting, softball, and golf

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?

Brooks partnered with 34th Combat Training Squadron in constructing Little Rock AFB’s “First Flight,” for an aircraft-to-aircraft contingency refueling concept. His efforts have truly paved the path for agile combat execution through the use of multi-functional Airmen.