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Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Matthew Perroux

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  

Name: Staff Sgt. Matthew Perroux

Unit: 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 13

Duty title: Aircraft electrical and environmental systems instructor


What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? I instruct new airmen on electrical and environmental systems on the KC-135 stratotanker.

What do you enjoy about your job? Taking the skills that I have learned and passing them on to new Airmen.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? For the stability and pride.

What is your greatest accomplishment? When I graduated the Academy of Construction Trade at 17 years old.

What goals you want to achieve or meet while at the Fairchild Air Force Base? To earn my Airframe and power plant license.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him or her? Mr. Duncan, he was my teacher at the Academy of Construction trades. He was my first teacher in the electrical field.