LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Hunter Garbacz
Unit: 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Official Duty title: Integrated instrument and flight controls systems journeyman
Hometown: White, Montana
Time in service: 3 years
Time at Little Rock: 1 year 8 months
Goals: Complete FAA A&P certification and master’s degree
Hobbies: Triathlons, motorcycles, kayaking, hiking/camping, and language studies
19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?
Garbacz is responsible for instrument and flight control systems maintenance on 18 C-130J aircraft. When he is not performing maintenance, Garbacz is the unit’s lead physical training leader and most recently teamed with the Operational Support Team to build workout plans that ensure members can meet readiness requirements. Garbacz scheduled and conducted workout sessions across three shifts for members requiring additional assistance.