crew chiefs

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Watkins, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs mechanical work on a brake disc. Sergeant Watkins was nominated for this Liberty Spotlight by his chain of command because of his excellent maintenance support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Connor Estes)

Meet your local crew chief, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Watkins

Published Jan. 28, 2010

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England --
Name: Staff Sgt. Jeremy Watkins

Aircraft Assigned: F-15E

Squadron/Unit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Hometown: Pearl, Miss.

Why did you join the Air Force?
To serve my country and see the world.

What do you like most about being a crew chief?
When I get done working and fixing my jet and see it fly.

What has been your most rewarding moment as a Crew Chief?
Being able to travel the world, meet and train with other countries' air forces and my deployments to help keep ground troops safe.

For the commander

Why did you nominate this person?
Sergeant Watkins is always the first to volunteer for any task. A job given is a job done! He is an up and coming young staff sergeant who consistently performs at an experienced seven-level quality.