News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base
By Senior Airman Rhett Isbell, 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published February 11, 2019
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan McHaney, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron decentralized maintenance supply supervisor, is recognized as the Combat Airlifter of the Week at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Feb. 15, 2019. Tibbets' core value is Service Before Self. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Ryan McHaney
Unit: 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Duty title: Decentralized Maintenance Supply Supervisor
Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia
Time in service: 8 Years
Time at Little Rock: 2 Years
Goals: To obtain master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Hobbies: Studying history, motorcycle riding, jujitsu and spending time with his family
Air Force Core Value portrayed: Excellence in All We Do
How does the individual portray the core value? Staff Sgt. McHaney leads after-hours supply operations and provides flawless logistics support. He developed work center training continuity and trained three newly-assigned Airmen. Additionally, he serves as a court-appointed special advocate and has aided in the successful reunification of three children with their families.