Airman of the Week: Airman 1st Class Justin Marriott

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DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. --  
Name/rank: Airman 1st Class Justin Marriott

Squadron: 9th Airlift Squadron

Job description: Loadmasters are responsible for the weight and balance of the aircraft, as well as loading and off loading the cargo while on the ground. We are also responsible for the safety and treatment of passengers.

Dream assignment: McChord Air Force Base, Wash.

Family: I have a large family. I am one of 16 children; 13 of us are adopted.

Favorite movie: "A Knights Tale"

Favorite food: Steak and potatoes

Favorite book: "Touching Spirit Bear"

Who inspires you: My fiancé Heather and my mother Tammy.

What has been your best experience while deployed? I was deployed to Kandahar AB, Afghanistan as a duty loadmaster. We were moving the 101st Airborne Division into and out of the area of responsibility. The mission had lots of moving parts that fit well together. We coordinated with Tanker Airlift Control Center, US TRANSCOM, the Army and the 9 AS.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself having my own business and a family.


Airman 1st Class Justin Marriott has been an all-star Airman since his arrival to Dover Air Force Base Del. He quickly completed his upgrade training and is currently finishing his last two volumes of his Career Development Course. He was a key player during our recent mission to Rota, Spain, when he was deployed as a duty loadmaster to Kandahar, Afghanistan. He prepared, on-loaded and off-loaded six million pounds of cargo in 30 days. His efforts were praised by Lt. Gen. Vern Findley, Air Mobility Command vice-commander. Most recently, he has performed integrated base defense duties augmenting the 436th Security Forces Squadron. His willingness to do what is best for the 9th Airlift Squadron was evident this past week as he volunteered to escort a small group of contractors doing repair work on our flight line. Airman Marriott's can-do attitude and initiative embodies our core values and sets the standards for all Airmen to follow.
-Master Sgt. Benigno Rodriguez
Supervisor