Airman Spotlight: SrA Dylan Gunter

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Name: Dylan Kincaid Gunter

Unit: 51st Maintenance Squadron

Job title: Electrical and Environmental Inspection Team Member

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I perform scheduled, unscheduled, and phase inspections on 52 assigned aircraft covering 23 different systems, 100+ components, miles of wiring, and yards of air ducting. I am unique compared to most electricians stationed at Osan AB because I am qualified to do everything on both the A-10 and F-16. I complete phase inspections on both airframes and sometimes assist the 25th/36th AMU with various jobs. Our phase inspections add longevity and sustainability to aircraft that are older than I am. This allows aircraft to keep flying past their original designed airframe time to ensure our pilots are able to sustain their combat capabilities.

Time in the military: 5 years

Time at Osan: 14 months

DEROS: June 2016

Family: I have 2 parents; Greg and DeeAnn. Still alive and Married. An older brother, Dain; a younger brother, Dalton; and a younger sister, Ashlan

Hometown: LaGrange, Georgia

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, working out, sports, and relaxing with good friends

Why did you join the military? I joined the military to see the world, to serve my country the best I could while getting an education.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? I see myself married with children, an owner of a small business, and to be either part-time or full-time firefighter.

What do you do for fun here? I enjoy hiking, exploring Korea's rich culture, reading, going to the beach, and enjoying my time with the community I have found.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite Air Force memory is being deployed and experiencing a group of people that did not know each other come together as more than co-workers but as a family.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud to say that I have been involved in helping the success of the A-10, F-16, and the KC-135 mission. I have been directly a part of something bigger than myself and I am proud to be part of that prestigious team

Who are your role models? My role models are my father and Jerry Rice. Both had extremely good work ethics and it showed in their particular crafts.