SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week’s Rock Solid Warrior is Staff Sgt. Joshua McClain, requirements manager with the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, deployed from the 509th Communications Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
The Rock Solid Warrior program is a way to recognize and spotlight the Airmen of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing for their positive impact and commitment to the mission.
What is your current job title and unit?
My current job title is requirements manager with the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron.
Which squadron and base are you deployed from?
I am deployed from the 509th Communications Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
Why did you join the Air Force?
I joined the Air Force for the career opportunities it provided and the education benefits.
How is your deployed unit/job different from your home unit/job?
Currently at my home unit I am in the quality and assurance section. I inspect newly installed and already installed equipment and systems. In my deployed unit I handle the planning and installation of new systems and equipment.
What are some of your professional and personal goals?
Professionally in the short term I would like to continue growing as an NCO and make TSgt. My personal goal is to continue with my off-duty education towards my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
What is your favorite part of your mission here?
Being able to interact with all the units on base and not stuck to a specific task or area. I am able to see a little of what each unit does and deals with in completing the mission here.
What are some of your hobbies?
My hobbies are hunting, fishing, and gaming.
What are some of the challenges you face here? How do you overcome them?
The biggest challenge was making sure we maintained enough communications equipment on hand to meet any request submitted as fast as possible. To overcome this we set-up scheduled inventory requisitions with AFCENT and Shaw AFB.