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The Flying Razorback member spotlight - 2nd Lt. Nathan Crider

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  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  Hometown: Van Buren
Job title: Intelligence officer
Civilian job: Marketing Coordinator at AW Bravis Marketing Agency.
In the 188th: Six years.
Education: Bachelor's degree in personal financial management with investments and marketing from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.
Hobbies: Working on cars, Krav Maga, shooting.
Goals: Make my retirement outlast me.
Favorite TV show: Anything on The Drive Network.
Favorite actors: Patrick Dempsey (for his work in motorsports, not "Grey's Anatomy") and Paul Walker (Reach Out Worldwide).
Favorite comedian: Brian Regan.
Favorite movie: Rush.
Favorite restaurant: Frank's Italian Restaurant
Favorite foods: Classic Italian.
Favorite book: Splinter Cell series.
Favorite author: Tom Clancy.
Favorite song: "Kick Start My Heart" by Motley Crue.
Favorite musical group: Anything classic rock.
Favorite word or phrase: "I'm prettttty suuuure" (Saturday Night Live skit).
Favorite super hero: Captain America.
Favorite U.S. President: Ronald Reagan.
Favorite sport: Road racing/United Tudor Racing Series.
Favorite pro sports team: Corvette Racing.
My dream shopping spree: Summit Racing.
Place I'd most like to visit: Le Mans, France.
Favorite cartoon character: Tie between Speed Racer and Johnny Bravo.
Favorite automobile: Z06 Chevrolet Corvette.
My worst habit: Speeding.
I am proudest of: My little sister Cayla and her selfless mission trips to Haiti to spread the word of God.
What scares me the most: Spiders.
The person I admire most: Anyone, who despite their circumstances, will put their best foot forward every day to better themselves and their life.
The best day of my life: Graduating from Intel Training.
Favorite moment at the 188th: Hearing that we would be receiving an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission because I knew that despite the numerous missions the Air Force has thrown at us throughout the years, the 188th would not only accept the challenge, but once again rise to the occasion and surpass all expectations.

The Flying Razorback member spotlight - 2nd Lt. Nathan Crider

  • Published
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  Hometown: Van Buren
Job title: Intelligence officer
Civilian job: Marketing Coordinator at AW Bravis Marketing Agency.
In the 188th: Six years.
Education: Bachelor's degree in personal financial management with investments and marketing from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.
Hobbies: Working on cars, Krav Maga, shooting.
Goals: Make my retirement outlast me.
Favorite TV show: Anything on The Drive Network.
Favorite actors: Patrick Dempsey (for his work in motorsports, not "Grey's Anatomy") and Paul Walker (Reach Out Worldwide).
Favorite comedian: Brian Regan.
Favorite movie: Rush.
Favorite restaurant: Frank's Italian Restaurant
Favorite foods: Classic Italian.
Favorite book: Splinter Cell series.
Favorite author: Tom Clancy.
Favorite song: "Kick Start My Heart" by Motley Crue.
Favorite musical group: Anything classic rock.
Favorite word or phrase: "I'm prettttty suuuure" (Saturday Night Live skit).
Favorite super hero: Captain America.
Favorite U.S. President: Ronald Reagan.
Favorite sport: Road racing/United Tudor Racing Series.
Favorite pro sports team: Corvette Racing.
My dream shopping spree: Summit Racing.
Place I'd most like to visit: Le Mans, France.
Favorite cartoon character: Tie between Speed Racer and Johnny Bravo.
Favorite automobile: Z06 Chevrolet Corvette.
My worst habit: Speeding.
I am proudest of: My little sister Cayla and her selfless mission trips to Haiti to spread the word of God.
What scares me the most: Spiders.
The person I admire most: Anyone, who despite their circumstances, will put their best foot forward every day to better themselves and their life.
The best day of my life: Graduating from Intel Training.
Favorite moment at the 188th: Hearing that we would be receiving an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission because I knew that despite the numerous missions the Air Force has thrown at us throughout the years, the 188th would not only accept the challenge, but once again rise to the occasion and surpass all expectations.