Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Jared Thomas
By , 92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
/ Published August 15, 2014
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --
Name: Senior Airman Jared Thomas
Unit: 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Duty title: Integrated Flight Control Systems Specialist
Home town: Glendora, California
What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? Maintain guidance and control systems on the KC-135 Stratotanker.
What do you enjoy about your job? Enjoy working with the shop as a team and making jets fly.
Why did you choose to serve in the military? Follow brother's footsteps.
Family: Mom, Dad, three brothers and three sisters
Time in military: 2.5 years
Greatest accomplishment: I recently got engaged to my girlfriend of five years.
Goals you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB: Earn Community College of the Air Force associate's degree and a bachelor's degree.
Hobbies: I play guitar and am overhauling a 1991 Ford Ranger.
Your best habit: I'm always punctual.
Favorite movies: Back to the Future
Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her: Tech. Sgt. McElroy - taught me the ins and outs of the job and how to handle myself well in difficult situations.
If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: My grandpa, he was a great role model and I'd love to hear more of his stories.