Combat Airlifter of the Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Thomas, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics shop, was nominated the Combat Airlifter of the Week April 17, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Thomas says excellence is imperative while working on an aircraft in order for it to safely and effectively meet its mission every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Sommer Giron)

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Matthew Thomas

Published April 18, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin
19 AW/PA

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --
Name and Rank: Senior Airman Matthew Thomas
Unit: 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Duty title: hydraulic systems journeyman
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Time in service: Three years
Time at Little Rock: Two years and six months
Goals: Completing my Community College of the Air Force degree
Hobbies: shooting and gaming
Air Force Core Value portrayed: Excellence in All We Do
How does the individual portray the core value? “I strive to exceed the expectations that the Air Force has set for me. Excellence is imperative while working on an aircraft in order for it to safely and effectively meet its mission every day.”