Military training leader is commander's 'Wingman of Choice'

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bradford, a 365th Training Squadron military training leader from Marshall, Ill., has been selected as the commander's wingman of choice for the Dec. 5 week. He has spent two years on Sheppard and is inspired by influencing the Airmen around him.

Family: Wife: Megan 
              Son: Cody

Education (Include name of school and degree in what area):
Community College of the Air Force: Associate of Applied Science in criminal justice
Community College of the Air Force: Associate of Applied Science education and training management

Future goals: Complete my math education degree

Hobbies, off-duty interests: Woodworking, cycling

Why is this person the Wingman of Choice? 
Bradford takes full pride in his duties as a military training leader. He takes "attention to detail" to the next level. He makes an effort daily to physically visit the Military Personnel Flight to get updates about Airmen who have yet to receive orders. He also coordinated with proper agencies to ensure that all overseas assignment requirements were fulfilled. He maintains communication with the Squadron Personnel Reliability Program point-of-contact, ascertaining that mandatory items are done. The Airmen in Training (AITs) regard him as very helpful, professional and fair. As the squadron alternate unit fitness program manager, he ensured that all AIT fitness exams were scheduled on time, continuously exceeding Air Education and Training Command goals.

Commander's comments:
According to Lt. Col. Anthony Antoline, 365th TRS commander, "Tech. Sergeant Bradford has served as an MTL for me for the last two years, working primarily as a scheduler and taking care of Airmen that come through the avionics training courses. He has guided our folks to excellence and continues to be a consummate leader in our flight. His ability to push key issues to resolution makes him the perfect submission for the wingman of choice."