Combat Airlifter of the Week

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Pratt, 34th Combat Training Squadron C130J instructor loadmaster, was named Combat Airlifter of the Week Nov. 9, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Pratt, native of Apple Valley, Calif., planned, scheduled and conducted numerous training opportunities for all the operational Air Mobility Command units at Little Rock Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Nathan Pratt

Published Nov. 13, 2015
By Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --

Name and Rank: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Pratt

Unit: 34th Combat Training Squadron

Duty Title: C130J Instructor Loadmaster

Time in Service: 5 years 3 months

Time at Little Rock: 4 years 8 months

Core Value Portrayed: Service Before Self

How does the individual portray that core value?
"Due to the mission of the 34th CTS and the hours of the mission, Pratt shows a big dedication to the service of being gone the hours he is," said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Francesco Ventura, 34th CTS superintendent.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving in the Air Force is important to me because it's being able to do something special. Serving one's country is the highest calling one can do. Everything we do, how proud my family and wife is in me for everything I do gives me a sense of pride. I want them to be proud of what I do.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the three deployments I was able to go on and my first four years. I'm glad I was able to support my country overseas because what we are doing over there matters.