Training manager is commander's "Wingman of Choice"

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Master Sgt. Jonathan Arnold, a 372nd Training Squadron fighter engines training program manager, has been selected as the commander's "wingman of choice." 

The 82nd Training Wing "Commander's Wingman of Choice" award program is the commander's way of acknowledging Airmen for a job well done and to recognize Airmen who exemplify the spirit of the program.

Criteria for consideration include outstanding duty performance, community involvement and exemplary leadership.

 

Name and rank: Master Sgt. Jonathan Arnold

Go by name: John

Squadron/Duty phone: 372nd Training Squadron

Duty title: F-15 Fighter Engines Training Program Manager

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Years of service and time on Sheppard: 16.5 years/3 years

Family: Wife Heather, daughters Ashley and Hayley

Education (Include name of school and degree in what area):
Master's Degree in Human Resources - Chapman University
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Human Resources - Colorado State University

What inspires you: My kids and the San Francisco 49ers

Future goals: To be the best Dad I can be and do all I can to set the example for them by the dedication I have to the military and to my family.

Greatest accomplishment: My girls.


Hobbies, off-duty interests: Basketball, football, softball, coaching my kids teams and spending time with my family.

Why is this person the Wingman of Choice?
Master Sgt. Arnold's ability to handle multiple projects at once for the F-15 and Fighter Engines Training Program with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. The F-15 Royal Saudi Air Force training program and Fresno Air National Guard Conversion are just two examples of the size of his programs and his abilities to perform at a high level.

Commander's name and comments:
Maj. Richard Boatman, 372nd Training Squadron Commander

"Master Sgt. Arnold is all in. He is committed to ensuring he delivers no matters the task at hand. He serves as my physical training leader, my ancillary training manager for all assigned personnel in addition to his primary duty as the F-15 and fighter engines training manager. He is one I certainly turn to when it counts and he never fails to impress. (You may recognize that he is the other half of the dynamic duo that makes up the Arnold household as his better half was previously recognized as the commander's Wingman of Choice.)"