LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Joe Hayes
Unit: 19th Maintenance Squadron
Duty title: Nondestructive inspection supervisor
Hometown: Parsons, Tennessee
Time in service: 14 years
Time at Little Rock: 2 years
Goals: Finish Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Hobbies: Spending time with family, Tennessee Volunteers football, and grilling
Air Force Core Value portrayed: Excellence in All We Do
Why was the individual selected and how do they display the core value? An immediate action time compliance technical order was published requiring an internal inspection on C-130 H/J wing rainbow fittings. Hayes quickly established a plan of action to thoroughly inspect the critical areas. He organized two teams to work with aircraft structural maintenance and flight line personnel to prioritize the inspections. This resulted in 13 grounded aircraft being returned to service with no negative impact to flying operations.