Combat Airlifter of the Week: 2nd Lt. James Springer Published July 12, 2016 By Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- NAME 2nd Lt. James Springer UNIT 19th Medical Group POSITION Group Practice Manager HOMETOWN Jacksonville, Ark. TIME ON STATION/ TIME IN SERVICE 1 year 4 months / 9 years CORE VALUE Service Before Self U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. James Springer, 19th Medical Group practice manager, excels in his career field while routinely taking on additional duties which assist the chief of medical staff & the 19th MDG. Springer organized a 19th MDG Wingman Day, while volunteering in the pharmacy and performing data analysis for clinical performance improvement projects. His involvement has increased the 913th Maintenance Group’s non-destructive inspection capabilities from 0 to 70 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Serrano)