Airman Spotlight

Published April 15, 2013
By Staff Reports
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Name: Charles M. Wilson

Unit: 51st Operation Support Squadron

Job title: Aircrew flight equipment journeyman

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I inspect and maintain life saving equipment for pilots in the 25th Fighter Squadron. I ensure life sustainability for the 25th Fighter Squadron aircrew members.

Time in the military: 5 years 7 months

Time at Osan: 11 months

DEROS: May 2013

Family: My Mother: Sue, Father: Ken, Brother: Matt, Sister: Kathy, and my two daughters: Lilly and Izzy.

Hometown: Severn, Md.

Hobbies: Watching any and all types of sports. I'm a huge Ravens and Orioles fan. Pretty much anything that has come out of Baltimore. I like to make things from wood, something I've recently just started. I also like being outdoors, going and shooting on a gun range, hiking in the woods, camping, fishing and just playing all types of sports.

Why did you join the military? To serve my country, travel and get a good education.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? Hopefully retired. But if not, still working for the government if not in the Air Force.

What do you do for fun here? Bowling, golfing, sightseeing, barbecueing in the summer and sledding in the winter.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? Graduating from Basic Training was my favorite.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Earning my Achievement Medal for my Third Country National Deployment in Kuwait.

Who are your role models? My parents are my role models.