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The Flying Razorback member spotlight - Airman 1st Class Mike Rockford

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  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Airman 1st Class Mike Rockford of the 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron was selected as the 188th Fighter Wing's Flying Razorback Spotlight for the month of January 2014.

Hometown: Greenwood, Ark.
Job Title: Vehicle mechanic.
Civilian job: Ford technician.
In the 188th: 1 year.
Education: Wyoming Tech graduate.
Hobbies: Working on my 1966 Pontiac GTO and fishing with my son.
Goals: To make master technician (civilian) and chief master sergeant (military).
Favorite TV show: "Power Block TV."
Favorite actor/actress: Bill Murray.
Favorite animal: Shark.
Favorite comedian: Robin Williams.
Favorite movie: "Ghostbusters."
Favorite restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings.
Favorite soft drink: Mountain Dew.
Favorite foods: Shrimp and noodles.
Favorite book: "An Album of Memories," by Tom Brokaw.
Favorite author: Tom Brokaw.
Favorite musical group: Aerosmith.
Favorite word or phrase: "There is no such thing as a free lunch."
Favorite super hero: Captain America.
Favorite U.S. President: Harry S. Truman.
Favorite sport: Hockey.
Favorite pro sports team: St. Louis Blues.
Favorite college team: Arkansas Razorbacks.
My worst job ever: Fast food restaurant.
Hobbies: Muscle cars and fishing.
My dream shopping spree: Would be at Bass Pro Shops or Year One Muscle Car Parts.
Place I'd most like to visit: Hawaii and Japan.
Favorite cartoon character: Captain America.
Favorite automobile: 1966 Pontiac GTO.
My first car was: 1991 Dodge Dakota.
My worst habit: Biting my nails.
My pet peeves: People who say "um" in a speech too much.
I am proudest of: My son.
What scares me the most: Losing someone who is close to me.
The best day of my life: Getting married and the birth of my kids.
Favorite moment at the 188th: Getting sworn in by Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander.


The Flying Razorback member spotlight - Airman 1st Class Mike Rockford

  • Published
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Airman 1st Class Mike Rockford of the 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron was selected as the 188th Fighter Wing's Flying Razorback Spotlight for the month of January 2014.

Hometown: Greenwood, Ark.
Job Title: Vehicle mechanic.
Civilian job: Ford technician.
In the 188th: 1 year.
Education: Wyoming Tech graduate.
Hobbies: Working on my 1966 Pontiac GTO and fishing with my son.
Goals: To make master technician (civilian) and chief master sergeant (military).
Favorite TV show: "Power Block TV."
Favorite actor/actress: Bill Murray.
Favorite animal: Shark.
Favorite comedian: Robin Williams.
Favorite movie: "Ghostbusters."
Favorite restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings.
Favorite soft drink: Mountain Dew.
Favorite foods: Shrimp and noodles.
Favorite book: "An Album of Memories," by Tom Brokaw.
Favorite author: Tom Brokaw.
Favorite musical group: Aerosmith.
Favorite word or phrase: "There is no such thing as a free lunch."
Favorite super hero: Captain America.
Favorite U.S. President: Harry S. Truman.
Favorite sport: Hockey.
Favorite pro sports team: St. Louis Blues.
Favorite college team: Arkansas Razorbacks.
My worst job ever: Fast food restaurant.
Hobbies: Muscle cars and fishing.
My dream shopping spree: Would be at Bass Pro Shops or Year One Muscle Car Parts.
Place I'd most like to visit: Hawaii and Japan.
Favorite cartoon character: Captain America.
Favorite automobile: 1966 Pontiac GTO.
My first car was: 1991 Dodge Dakota.
My worst habit: Biting my nails.
My pet peeves: People who say "um" in a speech too much.
I am proudest of: My son.
What scares me the most: Losing someone who is close to me.
The best day of my life: Getting married and the birth of my kids.
Favorite moment at the 188th: Getting sworn in by Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander.