November Spotlight: Chief Master Sergeant Jerry Cromer

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  • By Master Sgt. Jeremy Roman, 301st Fighter Wing

Q: How long have you been in the military?
A:
I've been at 301 FW MDS since 2008. I joined Active Duty Air Force in March 1995.

 

Q. What status, career field, and station will your daughter be assigned to?

A. She is Active Duty. She will be a 4N0X1 and will be assigned to the 19th Medical Group, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark.

Q: What does your job entail?
A:
I'm responsible for all enlisted matters in the medical squadron.

Q: What did you want to do as a kid?
A:
I wanted to be a firefighter.

Q: Why did you join the military?
A:
To be a firefighter (I was an Air Force firefighter until 2009 when I cross trained into medical). I have been a civilian firefighter since 2002.

Q: What is your favorite part of the job?
A:
Getting to impact the young members and shape future leaders.

Q: Your daughter has enlisted in the USAF. How does this make you feel? How long does the Cromer's generational line of military tradition go?
A:
I’m excited about her joining. We talked about her going in straight out of high school but she wanted to try college first. She attended a year of nursing school before deciding to enlist. I know both of my grandfathers fought in the U.S. Army (both in WWII and the Korean War), my father fought in Vietnam (U.S. Navy), an uncle flew C-5s in the first Gulf War.

Q: What are your career goals?
A:
To live up to the honor of a chief.

Q: What are your hobbies?
A:
Road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing.

Q: What is something people might not know about you?
A:
I’m pretty open and talk too much so no secrets here.

Q: Is there something about the Reserve you wish people knew?
A:
The Reserve delivers 30% of USAF capability at 10% of the cost.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to add?
A:
Buy a ticket for the Annual Award Banquet in February.

Phone: (817) 782-7170 Org Box Email: 301fw.pa@us.af.mil