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The Flying Razorback member spotlight - 1st Lt. Matthew Cooley

  • Published
  • By 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  Notable: Nominated by the 188th Fighter Wing for the 2013 Daedalian Exception Pilot Award for his courageous and tactically proficient actions in combat as an A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" pilot.
Hometown: Arkadelphia, Ark.
Job title: A-10C Thunderbolt II Warthog pilot.
In the 188th: Transferred here in 2008.
Education: Bachelors in business management.
Hobbies: Softball and golf.
Goals: Provide for my family.
Favorite TV show: "Walking Dead. ."
Favorite actors: John Wayne and Dean Martin.
Favorite animal: Dog.
Favorite comedians: Abbott and Costello.
Favorite movie: "Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail."
Favorite restaurant: Fuji.
Favorite soft drink: Mountain Dew.
Favorite foods: Fried chicken.
Favorite book: Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum.
Favorite author: Robert Ludlum.
Favorite song: "The Chair" by George Strait.
Favorite musical group: 5 Finger Death Punch.
Favorite super hero: Thor.
Favorite U.S. President: George Washington.
Favorite historical figure: King Leonidas.
Favorite sport: Football.
Favorite pro sports team: St. Louis Cardinals.
Favorite sports individual: Albert Pujols.
Favorite college team: Arkansas Razorbacks.
My worst job ever: Ditch digging.
Favorite pastime: Baseball.
My dream shopping spree: Fort Thompson Gun Shop.
Place I'd most like to visit: Greece.
If I were a cartoon character I would be: Baloo from TaleSpin.
Favorite automobile: Trucks.
My first car was: Nissan 300ZX Turbo with a T-top.
My pet peeves: Bad drivers.
I am proudest of: My wife.
What scares me the most: Something bad happening to my family.
The person I admire most: My mom.
The best day of my life: When my son, Dean, was born.
Favorite moment at the 188th: Taxiing in from Afghanistan and having all my family there.

The Flying Razorback member spotlight - 1st Lt. Matthew Cooley

  • Published
  • By 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  Notable: Nominated by the 188th Fighter Wing for the 2013 Daedalian Exception Pilot Award for his courageous and tactically proficient actions in combat as an A-10C Thunderbolt II "Warthog" pilot.
Hometown: Arkadelphia, Ark.
Job title: A-10C Thunderbolt II Warthog pilot.
In the 188th: Transferred here in 2008.
Education: Bachelors in business management.
Hobbies: Softball and golf.
Goals: Provide for my family.
Favorite TV show: "Walking Dead. ."
Favorite actors: John Wayne and Dean Martin.
Favorite animal: Dog.
Favorite comedians: Abbott and Costello.
Favorite movie: "Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail."
Favorite restaurant: Fuji.
Favorite soft drink: Mountain Dew.
Favorite foods: Fried chicken.
Favorite book: Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum.
Favorite author: Robert Ludlum.
Favorite song: "The Chair" by George Strait.
Favorite musical group: 5 Finger Death Punch.
Favorite super hero: Thor.
Favorite U.S. President: George Washington.
Favorite historical figure: King Leonidas.
Favorite sport: Football.
Favorite pro sports team: St. Louis Cardinals.
Favorite sports individual: Albert Pujols.
Favorite college team: Arkansas Razorbacks.
My worst job ever: Ditch digging.
Favorite pastime: Baseball.
My dream shopping spree: Fort Thompson Gun Shop.
Place I'd most like to visit: Greece.
If I were a cartoon character I would be: Baloo from TaleSpin.
Favorite automobile: Trucks.
My first car was: Nissan 300ZX Turbo with a T-top.
My pet peeves: Bad drivers.
I am proudest of: My wife.
What scares me the most: Something bad happening to my family.
The person I admire most: My mom.
The best day of my life: When my son, Dean, was born.
Favorite moment at the 188th: Taxiing in from Afghanistan and having all my family there.