Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush

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Family
Dad: Richard
Mom: Gail
Brothers: Jayson and Clayton

Hometown
Aledo, IL

Unit
355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

Job title
C-130 Crew Chief

Job description
Performs major and minor isochronal inspections on 21 -130 aircraft. Performs pre-inspection operational checks and removes and installs panels and components. Coordinates off- and on-equipment repairs with back shops; orders and installs required parts and components. Supervises servicing of aircraft fuel, oxygen and hydraulic systems. Supervises aircraft jack and tow. Maintains aircraft AFTO Form 781 forms and updates IMDS systems.

Most rewarding job aspect
Ensuring the aircraft are in the safest possible condition, allowing for optimal mission capability.

Goals
Complete my CCAF degree next semester and make Tech. Sgt. before my 11 year time in service mark.

Hobbies
Riding my horses, playing with my dogs, and reading.

Favorite Sports Team
Coe College Kohawks

Favorite performer
Sugarland

Favorite dish
Steak and potatoes

I'm proudest of...
Serving my country

Best asset
Determination to be successful in anything I do.

Person I admire most
Jayson Thomson, devoted father and Clayton Rush, determined athlete.

Pet peeve
Laziness.

What I like most about D-M
The opportunity to rent property with equine facilities. I love walking out my front door in the morning and seeing my horses.

355 EMS at a glance

Squadron commander: Maj. Matthew Lewin

First Sergeant: Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Howard

Squadron Moto: Take care of business, take care of each other and the rest will take care of itself.