Combat Airlifter of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Aaron Craton

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

Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Aaron Craton

Unit: 19th Airlift Wing Staff Agencies

Official Duty title: Wing Operations Security Manager

Hometown: Jacksonville, AR

Time in service: 14 years

Time at Little Rock: 5 years

Goals: Make Master Sgt. and build the best operational security program in the Air Force

Hobbies: Camping, bowling, coaching youth soccer and spending time with family

Craton revamped the commander’s action team's quick reaction and expanded checklist, streamlining senior leader response during real world and exercise events.

Additionally, he validated six foreign visits and 40 Military Personnel Exchange personnel, guaranteeing the Royal New Zealand Air Force security actions were completed by ensuring security plans, delegation of authority guidance and tour reports.

Finally, Craton conducted an operational security and signature management programs review for the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nebraska Air National Guard.