Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Nelson Esqueda

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  • By Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Nelson Esqueda

Unit: Detachment 3 Air Mobility Command Air Operations Squadron

Official Duty title: SEL C-130J Simulator Certification Loadmaster

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Time in service: 13.5 years

Time at Little Rock: 6 years

Goals: Promote and continue to serve until retirement

Hobbies: Working out, running, and spending time with his son

Tech. Sgt. Esqueda completed a tour at the 62nd Airlift Squadron.

Additionally, Esqueda spent time as a Flight Chief for the younger generation of aviators.

Finally, Esqueda certified the new C-130J Loadmaster Fuselage trainer.