Staff Sgt. Erickson Cristobal
56th Medical Group
Sustainment of Trauma and Resuscitation Skills Program NCO-in-charge
Hometown: Milpitas, Calif.
Years in service: Eight
Family: Wife, Maureen; son, Erickson James; and daughter, Lailani Malia
Previous assignments: Osan Air Base, South Korea; Spangdahlem AB, Germany
Inspirations: People who work hard, set goals and do whatever it takes to achieve them
Goals: To get my Community College of the Air Force degree, finish a career in the Air Force and become a nurse or physician’s assistant
Greatest feat: Provide for my family and serve in the military
Self-description: Hard working, willing to learn, good follower and lead by example
Famous last words: “Go Raiders!â€
Off-duty interests: Weightlifting, riding, basketball, football, watching sports, spending time with family
Commander’s comments: “With less than two months in the MDG education and training department, Sergeant Cristobal tackled the trauma and resuscitation program resulting in the first-ever 100-percent attendance this quarter,†said Col. Richard Eaves, 56th Medical Group chief nurse. “He hit the ground running, obtaining his basic life support and self-aide buddy care instructor status to aid his fellow coworkers in meeting the needs of wing personnel.â€
