Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Megan Thomas-Aguilar

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  • By Airman 1st Class Isabell A. Nutt
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: SSgt Megan Thomas Aguilar

Unit: 19th SFS

Official Duty title: NCOIC Pass and Registration

Hometown: West Covina, CA

Time in service: 4 years

Time at Little Rock: 3 years

Goals: Give back to others and finish her bachelors

Hobbies: Reading, cooking and sports

19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?

AIRMEN | She is the vice president of the Defenders Association and a mentor on the Airmen's Advisory Council. She coordinated with the Arkansas Travelers to gift 50 tickets for two games to 19th SFS members. She was also the recipient of Distinguished Graduate and Academic Achievement in Airman Leadership School.

MISSION |She processed Special Base Access Requests for over 1,000 people for events like Green Flag, Liberty Fest, retirements and blood drives.

CULTURE | Thomas-Aguilar planned out 11 events for National Police Week, which raised $2,500 for our private org. Additionally, she created a professional development seminar called “Things I Wish Knew as an Airman," geared towards helping Airmen navigate their careers.