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Flying Razorback member spotlight - Staff Sgt. Bryan Cheeks

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FORT SMITH, Ark. --  Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.
Job title: Munitions systems journeyman.
In the 188th: For eight years.
Education: Fort Smith Northside High; University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, majoring in criminal justice.
Goals: Get my degree in criminal justice and attend law school.
Favorite TV show: "Dr. Who," "NCIS."
Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson.
Favorite color: Black.
Favorite animal: Dogs.
Favorite comedian: Kat Williams.
Favorite movie: "The Breakfast Club."
Favorite restaurant: La Huerta.
Favorite soft drink: Cherry Coke.
Favorite foods: Chinese and Mexican.
Favorite book: "Starship Troopers."
Favorite authors: Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury.
Favorite song: "The Touch" by Stan Bush.
Favorite musical group/musician: Journey.
Favorite word or phrase: "That which does not kill you, only makes you stronger."
Favorite super hero: Batman.
Favorite U.S. President: President Ronald Reagan.
Favorite historical figure: Dr. Martin Luther King.
Favorite sport: Football, martial arts.
Favorite pro sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers.
Favorite sports individual: Michael Jordan.
Favorite football team: Arkansas Razorbacks.
Hobbies: Model building, motorcycles, video games, arts and crafts, photography.
My dream shopping spree: Any outlet mall.
Places I'd most like to visit: Australia, New Zealand.
Favorite cartoon character: The Tasmanian Devil.
Favorite automobile: 1968 Chevelle.
My worst habit: Procrastination.
I am proudest of: My wife Chelsea
What scares me the most: Losing the ones I love.
The person I admire most: My mother.
The best day of my life: The day I married my wife Chelsea
Best thing about Bagram or being deployed: The opportunity to actually see that what I do matters, even though it is a small part. The munitions that I help build saves lives on the ground, assures mission success and allows our brothers and sisters in combat to come home safe.


Flying Razorback member spotlight - Staff Sgt. Bryan Cheeks

  • Published
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  Hometown: Fort Smith, Ark.
Job title: Munitions systems journeyman.
In the 188th: For eight years.
Education: Fort Smith Northside High; University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, majoring in criminal justice.
Goals: Get my degree in criminal justice and attend law school.
Favorite TV show: "Dr. Who," "NCIS."
Favorite actor: Samuel L. Jackson.
Favorite color: Black.
Favorite animal: Dogs.
Favorite comedian: Kat Williams.
Favorite movie: "The Breakfast Club."
Favorite restaurant: La Huerta.
Favorite soft drink: Cherry Coke.
Favorite foods: Chinese and Mexican.
Favorite book: "Starship Troopers."
Favorite authors: Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury.
Favorite song: "The Touch" by Stan Bush.
Favorite musical group/musician: Journey.
Favorite word or phrase: "That which does not kill you, only makes you stronger."
Favorite super hero: Batman.
Favorite U.S. President: President Ronald Reagan.
Favorite historical figure: Dr. Martin Luther King.
Favorite sport: Football, martial arts.
Favorite pro sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers.
Favorite sports individual: Michael Jordan.
Favorite football team: Arkansas Razorbacks.
Hobbies: Model building, motorcycles, video games, arts and crafts, photography.
My dream shopping spree: Any outlet mall.
Places I'd most like to visit: Australia, New Zealand.
Favorite cartoon character: The Tasmanian Devil.
Favorite automobile: 1968 Chevelle.
My worst habit: Procrastination.
I am proudest of: My wife Chelsea
What scares me the most: Losing the ones I love.
The person I admire most: My mother.
The best day of my life: The day I married my wife Chelsea
Best thing about Bagram or being deployed: The opportunity to actually see that what I do matters, even though it is a small part. The munitions that I help build saves lives on the ground, assures mission success and allows our brothers and sisters in combat to come home safe.