Honor Guardsman of the Month: Staff Sgt. Clifford Sistoso

Published March 7, 2014
By 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- HONOR GUARDSMAN OF THE MONTH -- February 2014

Name: Staff Sgt. Clifford R. Sistoso

Unit: 58th Maintenance Squadron

Duty title: Repair and reclamation craftsman

Job description: Lead maintenance actions during ISO/HSC inspections of 13 HC-130N/P, MC-130H and HC/MC-130J aircraft worth $501 million. Remove, replace, adjust and functionally check landing gear, flight controls, cargo doors and engine controls.

Hometown: Waialua, Hawaii

Career goals: Make it as high as I can up the enlisted ranks and gain my bachelor's degree in physics.

Major accomplishments: Achievement medal 2006, 58 MXS annual maintenance professional award winner 2011, 58th Quarterly award winner 2012 4th Quarter

Why you enjoy being in the Honor Guard:
"I enjoy the HG because it brings me great pride and honor. Being able to give back to our American's heroes and veterans is irreplaceable; their family and friends deserve our presence. Being able to wear the ceremonial blues during details make me proud, for what we do is unmatched dignity and honor."