LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --
Rank and name: Master Sgt. Collin Shipman
Unit: 327th Airlift Squadron
Official Duty title: C-130J loadmaster, flight chief
Hometown: Saranac Lake, NY
Time in service: 11 years
Time at Little Rock: 7 years
Goals: Receive a black border on a U.S. Air Force Weapons Instructor Course patch. Obtain a private pilot license.
Master Sgt. Shipman evacuated 70 personnel, one litter patient, and 4.5 tons of cargo; Delivered 24 boxes of needed blood to two bases during a high threat mission during Operation Epic Fury.
Additionally, he lead "The Debrief" and hosted its inaugural forum, providing a safe environment for redeployed members to process the high-tempo experience of deployment operations while building an enduring support network.
Finally, he delivered 200k tons of bunker busters and Mark 82 bombs for direct action against Iran, and delivered 100k tons of critically needed base defense munitions to replenish depleted base defense systems used to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles and suicide drones during Operation Epic Fury.
Rank and name: Staff Sgt. Brian Haskins
Unit: 19th Security Forces Squadron
Official Duty title: Supply noncomissioned officer
Hometown: Rossville, GA
Time in service: 11 years
Time at Little Rock: 4 years
Goals: Bachelor's Degree in IT. Serving as an Undershirt and First Sergeant.
Staff Sgt. Haskins filled critical Vehicle Control Officer responsibilities during primary's absence, ensured the fleet was operational, secured two additional vehicles and an additional fuel key.
Additionally, he executed a comprehensive inventory of all squadron IT assets worth $260k while simultaneously coordinating the upgrade of five offices with capabilities.
Finally, he played a key role in planning and executing the squadron Summer Bash, creating a memorable event that strengthened morale, unit cohesion, and family engagement across the Defender community.
Rank and name: Senior Airman Ava Showvaker
Unit: 19th Medical Group
Official Duty title: Customer support staff technician
Hometown: Spring Grove, PA
Time in service: 2 years 8 months
Time at Little Rock: 2 years 3 months
Goals: Finish bachelor's degree and commission as a Medical Service Corps Officer
Airman Showvaker identified a Wing-wide retention program error, she led members across 35 units to resolve the issue internally and coordinated with the Air Force Personnel Center to halt 10K erroneous personnel actions for 3.2K warfighters across three MAJCOMs.
Additionally, during a 50 percent manning deficit, she facilitated 52 evaluations and nine retentions, earning the number one ranking in Air Mobility Command for personnel reports.
Finally, she directed Little Rock Air Force Base War Center training, delivering 107 hours of combative instruction and certifying 141 Airmen on 74 individual tasks, increasing installation readiness by 11 percent.
Rank and name: Airman 1st Class Brendan Donnelly
Unit: 19th Healthcare Operations Squadron
Official Duty title: Aerospace medical technician
Hometown: Vero Beach, FL
Time in service: 1.5 years
Time at Little Rock: 10 months
Goals: Below the Zone, deploy, and continue working towards Medical School
Airman Donnelly as the leader for primary care managed daily operations for 27 personnel and 12 provider teams, overseeing 9.3K family member encounters.
Additionally, he served as Certified Immunization Back-up Technician; leading the Wing flu campaign and five pre and post-deployment missions, effectively inoculating 4.3K members, locking in Air Mobility Commands number one in individual medical readiness.
Finally, he led on-scene medical response for Combat Arms Training and Maintenance, facilitating critical readiness qualifications for three squadrons to support the 19th Airlift Wing's $4.5 billion agile combat mission.