The Flying Razorback Spotlight: Chief Master Sgt. Ron Redding

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EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. --  
Hometown: Paris, Ark.
Job title: 188th chief of emergency management
Civilian job: Retired firefighter
In the 188th: 26 years with the 188th; 31 years total in the military
Hobbies: Anything involving outdoor adventures, cross fit and shooting
Goals: Retirement and travel
Favorite TV show: NFL and NCAA college football
Favorite actors: All of the actors in "The Expendables"
Favorite animal: Eagle
Favorite comedian: Jerry Clower
Favorite movie: "Saving Private Ryan"
Favorite restaurant: Anywhere that serves sushi, steak and seafood
Favorite soft drink: Dr. Pepper 10
Favorite foods: Sushi, seafood, steak and chicken
Favorite book: "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
Favorite author: Tom Clancy
Favorite song: "Live a Little" by Kenny Chesney and "Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw
Favorite musical group or musician/singer: Primarily 80s rock and country music
Favorite phrase: Always do the right thing; give it your best and leave it better than you found it
Favorite super heroes: Sheep dogs with the military and first responders
Favorite U.S. President: Ronald Reagan
Favorite historical figure: Theodore Roosevelt
Favorite sport: Arkansas Razorback football, baseball and basketball
Favorite pro sports team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite sports individual: Anyone who shows good sportsmanship
Favorite college team: Arkansas Razorbacks
Favorite military aircraft: F-15
Place I'd most like to visit: Europe, Australia and New Zealand
Favorite automobiles: Jeep, F-150 4x4
My first car was: Chevy light utility vehicle
My pet peeves: Disrespect and people that are only out for themselves
I am proudest of: Nathan, Mason and Morgan Redding
The person I admire most: My three children
The best days of my life: The birth of my three children
Favorite moment at the 188th: Incentive flight in an F-16
What do you like best about the 188th: The friendships that I have made here over the years