Combat Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Joshua Calderon-Cordon

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  • By Airman 1st Class Aaron Irvin
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank:  Airman 1st Class Joshua Calderon-Cordon

Unit: 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Duty title: C-130J aerospace maintenance journeyman

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina 

Time in service: 2 years, 3 months

Time at Little Rock: 1 year, 6 months

Goals: Criminal justice bachelor’s degree and crosstrain to pararescue 

Hobbies: Playing rugby and working out

Air Force Core Value portrayed: Service Before Self

How does the individual portray the core value? Airman 1st Class Calderon-Cordon constantly strives to better himself and those around him. He volunteers numerous off-duty hours each week teaching effective fitness techniques to fellow Airmen and helping them achieve their goals. He also has dedicated his time as a designated driver for the 19th Maintenance Group maintenance professional of the year banquet. He epitomizes Service Before Self.