Flight Chief is commander's wingman of choice

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Master Sgt. Daniel H. Swysgood, a 373rd Training Squadron flight chief from Springfield, Mo, who has spent three years at Sheppard, has been selected as the commander's wingman of choice for the Sept. 16 week. He is motivated by his religious faith and belief in Jesus Christ.

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 Air Force core values. Criteria for consideration include outstanding duty performance, community involvement and exemplary leadership.

Family: His wife, Elisabeth, his daughters, Sarah and Hannah, and his sons Jonathan, Benjamin, Samuel and Stephen

Education: Bachelor of Science, Cavalry Bible College, Pastoral Studies/Local Church Education in 1986
Associate in Applied Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force in 1998
Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany in 2003
Associate in Applied Science, instructor of technology and military science, CCAF in  2007
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (correspondence) in 2008
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military education in 2010

Future Goals: Make Senior Master Sgt.

Accomplishments: Being a husband and father, having been married for 27 years and being a parent to six children.

Hobbies: Church, community events and home improvement.

Reason for submission: Was the squadron's lead production supervisor and led 20 detachment supervisors in producing over 12,000 field training graduates. Guided four training manager's responsible for over 300 courses. Served as a steering committee member for the 32nd Hotter" N Hell Hundred bicycle ride and directed more than 11,000 riders to the start area.

Commander's Comments: Maj. Jeffry Beard
Dan is an outstanding senior noncommissioned officer. He continually steps up for new challenges and is the "go to guy" for training management concerns. He is leading the way in the 982nd Training Group to streamline production data analysis and reporting. He is very active in the community and challenges himself daily. I am pleased to nominate him.