Combat Airlifter of the Week: A1C Matthew Head Published Aug. 11, 2017 By Staff Sgt. Jeremy McGuffin 189th Airlift Wing LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Rank/Name: Airman 1st Class Matthew Head Unit: 189th Airlift Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Guard Status: Traditional Job Title: Emergency Management Apprentice Civilian Employment: Arkansas Department of Emergency Management Position: Duty Officer Hometown: Vilonia, Ark. Time on Station: 1 year and 8 months Hobbies/goals: Being outdoors and spending time with family and friends Most Rewarding Part of My Job: Making a difference in our community Why I Joined the Guard: After an EF2 and an EF4 tornado left a path of destruction in my hometown, I wanted a career that would be involved in local disaster relief efforts. The National Guard offered that opportunity. Core Value/ Comments: Excellence in All We Do: I am proud to be a member of the 189th AW CES because we display this core value in all that we do.