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The Flying Razorback member spotlight - Tech. Sgt. Robert G. Ellis II

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  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
FORT CHAFFEE JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ark. --  Tech. Sgt. Robert G. Ellis II of 188th Wing Detachment 1 Razorback Range was selected as The Flying Razorback member spotlight for December 2014. Ellis is the 188th's joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) trainer at Razorback Range, which is located at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ark. Ellis trains Special Operations JTACs from every branch to ensure they maintain their certifications and they're prepared for future combat deployments.

Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Job Title: Joint terminal attack controller 188th Wing Detachment 1 Razorback Range
In the 188th: Since July 2014
Education: Community College of the Air Force associates degree in information systems technology
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, archery and anything outdoors
Goal: Become the CMSGT of Arkansas Air Guard
Favorite TV show: "Game of Thrones"
Favorite actor: Matthew McConaughey
Favorite animal:  My labradoodle, Cash
Favorite comedian: Eddie Murphy
Favorite movie:  "Apocalypse Now"
Favorite restaurant: Cracker Barrel
Favorite soft drink: ½ Sweet ½ Unsweet Tea
Favorite foods: Subs (Italian and American)
Favorite book: "101 Ways to Kill a Zombie"
Favorite author: Ernest Hemingway
Favorite music: Red dirt country
Favorite musical group and singer: Reckless Kelly and Jason Boland
Favorite word or phrase: "If you can't take the heat, get yo self out the kitchen, we on a mission!" - Coolio
Favorite super hero: Captain America
Favorite U.S. President: Ronald Reagan
Favorite historical figure: Davy Crockett
Favorite sport: Football
Favorite pro sports teams: Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars
Favorite sports individual: Walter Payton
Favorite college team: Texas Longhorns
My worst job ever: Miniature horse farm workhand
My dream shopping spree: Bass Pro Shop
Place I'd most like to visit: Greece
Favorite cartoon character: Jerry from "Tom & Jerry"
Favorite automobile: Dodge Ram
My first car was: Chevy truck
My worst habit: Eating too many sweets
My pet peeves: Cigarette smoke
What scares me the most: Snakes
The person I admire most: My mother
The best day of my life: When my daughter was born
Favorite moment at the 188th: Every day I wake up and work with first class professionals at the 188th Wing!

The Flying Razorback member spotlight - Tech. Sgt. Robert G. Ellis II

  • Published
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
FORT CHAFFEE JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ark. --  Tech. Sgt. Robert G. Ellis II of 188th Wing Detachment 1 Razorback Range was selected as The Flying Razorback member spotlight for December 2014. Ellis is the 188th's joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) trainer at Razorback Range, which is located at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ark. Ellis trains Special Operations JTACs from every branch to ensure they maintain their certifications and they're prepared for future combat deployments.

Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Job Title: Joint terminal attack controller 188th Wing Detachment 1 Razorback Range
In the 188th: Since July 2014
Education: Community College of the Air Force associates degree in information systems technology
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, archery and anything outdoors
Goal: Become the CMSGT of Arkansas Air Guard
Favorite TV show: "Game of Thrones"
Favorite actor: Matthew McConaughey
Favorite animal:  My labradoodle, Cash
Favorite comedian: Eddie Murphy
Favorite movie:  "Apocalypse Now"
Favorite restaurant: Cracker Barrel
Favorite soft drink: ½ Sweet ½ Unsweet Tea
Favorite foods: Subs (Italian and American)
Favorite book: "101 Ways to Kill a Zombie"
Favorite author: Ernest Hemingway
Favorite music: Red dirt country
Favorite musical group and singer: Reckless Kelly and Jason Boland
Favorite word or phrase: "If you can't take the heat, get yo self out the kitchen, we on a mission!" - Coolio
Favorite super hero: Captain America
Favorite U.S. President: Ronald Reagan
Favorite historical figure: Davy Crockett
Favorite sport: Football
Favorite pro sports teams: Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars
Favorite sports individual: Walter Payton
Favorite college team: Texas Longhorns
My worst job ever: Miniature horse farm workhand
My dream shopping spree: Bass Pro Shop
Place I'd most like to visit: Greece
Favorite cartoon character: Jerry from "Tom & Jerry"
Favorite automobile: Dodge Ram
My first car was: Chevy truck
My worst habit: Eating too many sweets
My pet peeves: Cigarette smoke
What scares me the most: Snakes
The person I admire most: My mother
The best day of my life: When my daughter was born
Favorite moment at the 188th: Every day I wake up and work with first class professionals at the 188th Wing!