Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas

Unit: 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Job Title: F-16 avionics craftsman

Job description and its impact to overall mission: I perform flightline maintenance for 27 F-16 avionics systems and components. I ensure they are combat ready on a moment's notice and Ready to Fight Tonight!

Time in the military: Eight years, one month

Time at Osan: Three months

DEROS: January 2015

Family: Single. No siblings. Mother, Kyong, resides locally in the Republic South Korea.
 
Hometown: Osan, ROK / Dallas, Texas

Hobbies: I like to bowl, snowboard, bike and zip line. I also enjoy volunteering at local schools as a translator.

Why did you join the military?: I joined the military for school and education, and to carry on the family tradition as I am a military brat. I have also decided to make the Air Force a career.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years?: In 10 years I hope to be a master sergeant taking care of my people. In 20 years, I hope to be working for a major airline.

What do you do for fun?: I enjoy watching movies, traveling and sightseeing

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story?: I received a no-notice deployment to Italy for Operation Odyssey Dawn. Tasked and on-the-way within 12 hours notice!
What accomplishments are you most proud of?: I earned an F-16 incentive ride for winning two quarterly awards back-to-back.

Who are your role models?: My parents are my role models. They continuously sacrifice for me to reach my goals.