HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Q1.) Where is your hometown?
A1.) Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Q2.) How long have you been in the Air Force?
A2.) I have been in the Air Force for five years and eight months.
Q3.) How long have you been at Holloman?
A3.) I have been at Holloman for two years and three months.
Q4.) What squadron are you a part of, what is your job title and what are your duties?
A4.)
Squadron: 49th Maintenance Squadron
Job Title: I am an aircraft metals technology shift lead.
Duties: My duties are to supervise, perform and train on various aircraft and support equipment repairs. On any given day we could be inspecting, machining, welding or utilizing our advanced machining capabilities to accomplish anything that is thrown our way. We also work hand in hand with depot engineers and AFETS to help solve any complex flight line issues.
Q5.) What is your personal motto?
A5.) If it was easy, everyone would do it.
Q6.) Name two of your long-term goals?
A6.)
a) Complete my Bachelor's degree.
b) Collect a pension from the Air Force.
Q7.) What are your off-duty interests and hobbies?
A7.) I enjoy going to the gym, working on my car, shooting and hunting.
Q8.) Who or what are your biggest inspirations?
A8.) My parents are my biggest inspiration. They were both F-16 crew chiefs and loved what they did. Their accomplishments help drive me to become the best version of myself.
Nominating reason for selection:
Chief Master Sgt. David C. Wade, 49 MXS/MXM
Staff Sgt. March Tighe has run swing-shift in MXS's smallest shop. In that time, he has gained immense expertise in managing rising F-16 metals shop requirements while maximizing expertise on the extensively capable Computer Numerical Control machine. Fortunately for us, he has systematically trained up a number of the shop Airmen to benefit our busy road ahead.