Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Ambre Wheeler
Unit: 19 AMXS/Knights AMU (MXAASP)
Official Duty title: C-130J Craftsman (Engines)
Hometown: Tracy, California
Time in service: 7 years
Time at Little Rock: 6 years
Goals: Become a SNCO and major influencer in the Creative Arts
Hobbies: Gaming, hiking and taking care of her fur babies
19th Airlift Wing priority portrayed and why?
Wheeler continually demonstrates resolute leadership of Airmen and her peers; coupled with the grit to meet any challenge head on, she adds strength to our warfighting culture. She dominated a shift lead position, managing two NCOs and seven Airmen.
Additionally, she led heavy maintenance teams and directed five engine and seven propeller prop changes, in addition to over 300 maintenance tasks and 100 inspections.
Lastly, Wheeler was selected as team captain for the Maintenance Olympics, where she led eight members through three events—earning a gold medal for her team.