Combat Airlifter of the Week

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roland Ryan, a 373rd Training Squadron Aerospace Propulsion Technical Training Instructor, has taught more than 15 classes and has helped graduate more than 80 active duty, Guard, Reserve, and international military students. Ryan is a native of Truxton, NY, native and is the president of the Airmen Against Drunk Driving program on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

Combat Airlifter of the Week

(From right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roland Ryan, a 373rd Training Squadron aerospace propulsion technical training instructor, is congratulated by U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Brown Jr., 19th Airlift Wing commander, as Combat Airlifter of the Week Dec. 14, 2015, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Ryan has played an integral role as the lead management internal control toolset inspector for numerous in-house inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Staff Sgt. Roland Ryan

Published Dec. 15, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Name and Rank: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roland Ryan

Unit: 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 4

Duty title: Aerospace Propulsion Technical Training Instructor

Time in service: 7 years and 7 months

Time on station: 4 years and 1 month

Core value portrayed: Service Before Self

How does the individual portray that core value: "Staff Sgt. Ryan is more than willing to teach his students. He donates a lot of his time to the mission and Little Rock Air Force Base by extending his duty hours to inspect programs accurately and devoting time to Airmen Against Drunk Driving," said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Van Den Berg, Crew Chief Section Chief

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?

It is an honor to serve my country.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?

Being an aerospace propulsion technical training instructor is a great accomplishment to me since I touch the lives of host base, temporary-duty and international students.