Kirtland Warrior: Airman 1st Class Paul Schmidt

Published Sept. 19, 2013
By 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Kirtland Warrior

Name: Airman 1st Class Paul Schmidt

Squadron: 58th Training Squadron

Duty Title: Loadmaster MC-130J

Hometown: Kodiak, Alaska

Goals: "Since graduating basic training, my short term goal has been to get Below the Zone. I am continuing my education to complete a goal of getting my master's degree. My long term goal is to commission as a pilot."

Accomplishments:
-- 342nd, 344th, and 58th TRS Airman Leader Program; enforced squadron standards and Air Force Core Values; supervised more than 1,200 Airman in six-month timeframe.
-- Coordinated 150 Airmen volunteering in Staff Sgt. Scott Sather Memorial at Medina Annex, resulting in contribution of more than 250 volunteer man hours.
-- Worked with Joint Base San Antonio airman/student after school mentor program, resulting in more than 100 volunteer man hours.