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.