Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Robert Matthews

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  • By Senior Airman Jayden Ford
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Robert Matthews

Unit: 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Official Duty title: C-130J Super Hercules craftsman

Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina

Time in service: 5 years

Time at Little Rock: 4 years

Goals: Continue education by getting a degree in information technology

Hobbies: Rock climbing, disc golf, spending time with friends

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?

Matthews partnered with multiple base agencies and local high school recruiters to create the Aim High event that showcased Team Little Rock’s C-130J Super Hercules abilities. Furthermore, he assisted in coordinating a POW/MIA event for the surrounding community in remembrance of fallen service members. Additionally, Matthews took the lead in creating a technical assistance request to help solve recurring issues with a newly assigned block 8.1 upgraded aircraft.