Mission Spotlight -- Master Sgt. Christopher Durney Published June 4, 2015 By Senior Airman Scott Poe 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Master Sgt. Christopher Durney, 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Poe) Why is your job important? I have been a Public Affairs/Public Relations practitioner for more than 30 years, both in and out of the military, and I love what I do. Public Affairs is so much more than just airmen with cameras; I especially enjoy the trusted counsel to leadership, public trust and support, and Airman morale and readiness aspects of what I do. The Air National Guard is unique because of our community, state and national responsibilities, and that makes my job all that more interesting and important. Whether deployed overseas or at the site of a local disaster, the Public Affairs mission is essential to the success of our organization. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the job is learning about, and working with, our drill status Guardsmen. We have some very unique and interesting stories to cover. I'm constantly amazed by the level of experience, skill and professionalism among people who are here one weekend a month and two weeks every summer. What is the most memorable experience working here? My most memorable experience is providing Public Affairs support for the Master Sgt. Dan Wassom Airman's Medal presentation and Master Sgt. Dan Wassom Road dedication ceremonies. Dan gave his life protecting his family from a raging tornado and it was an incredible honor to be a part of an event that celebrated his life, his Guard service and his family. What is your most significant accomplishment here? My most significant accomplishment is taking a small shop (we're only four people fulfilling the duties of six slots) and building an effective Public Affairs team that is valued and respected around the wing. I've been in this position for about a year and we've gone from being known as the "PA NO" to being the "PA GO!" I'm also very proud of my deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006-2007, and in earning a Combat Action Badge and a Bronze Star Medal during that deployment.
Mission Spotlight -- Master Sgt. Christopher Durney Published June 4, 2015 By Senior Airman Scott Poe 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Master Sgt. Christopher Durney, 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Scott Poe) Why is your job important? I have been a Public Affairs/Public Relations practitioner for more than 30 years, both in and out of the military, and I love what I do. Public Affairs is so much more than just airmen with cameras; I especially enjoy the trusted counsel to leadership, public trust and support, and Airman morale and readiness aspects of what I do. The Air National Guard is unique because of our community, state and national responsibilities, and that makes my job all that more interesting and important. Whether deployed overseas or at the site of a local disaster, the Public Affairs mission is essential to the success of our organization. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the job is learning about, and working with, our drill status Guardsmen. We have some very unique and interesting stories to cover. I'm constantly amazed by the level of experience, skill and professionalism among people who are here one weekend a month and two weeks every summer. What is the most memorable experience working here? My most memorable experience is providing Public Affairs support for the Master Sgt. Dan Wassom Airman's Medal presentation and Master Sgt. Dan Wassom Road dedication ceremonies. Dan gave his life protecting his family from a raging tornado and it was an incredible honor to be a part of an event that celebrated his life, his Guard service and his family. What is your most significant accomplishment here? My most significant accomplishment is taking a small shop (we're only four people fulfilling the duties of six slots) and building an effective Public Affairs team that is valued and respected around the wing. I've been in this position for about a year and we've gone from being known as the "PA NO" to being the "PA GO!" I'm also very proud of my deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006-2007, and in earning a Combat Action Badge and a Bronze Star Medal during that deployment.