Kirtland Warrior: Staff Sgt. Richard Ray

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Name: Staff Sgt. Richard Ray

Unit: 58th Operations Support Squadron

Duty Title: Group Training Manager

Hometown: Carl Junction, Mo.

Goal: Complete bachelor's degree in education

Accomplishments: As the operations group training manager, Ray is instrumental in the educational development of Airmen across the 58th Special Operations Wing. Under his watch, 143 CDC enrollments garnered a 95 percent pass rate. He streamlined the 58th OSS training section by creating a digital database and devising a records review process that far exceeded higher headquarters standards. He is an integral part of the wing's overall deployment readiness. His selfless contributions to the community are ever-present throughout his continued work with Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, and the March of Dimes.