Staff Sgt. Alton Wingate
56th Component Maintenance Squadron
PMEL journeyman
Hometown: San Diego
Years in service: Six
Education: Community College of the Air Force degree in electrical systems technology
Previous assignments: Travis Air Force Base, Calif.; and Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
Inspirations: Mother and father
Goals: Earn a physician assistant certificate through the Air Force Commissioning Program and earn a degree in quantitative finance
Greatest feat: First in the family to join the Air Force
Self-description: Relaxed, laid back, happy and self-motivated
Famous last words: “Never forget to smile …â€
Off-duty interests: Working on BMWs, auto racing, tennis, basketball and community service
Commander’s comments: “Staff Sgt. Wingate is a hard-charging, motivated NCO who sets the example for all Airmen to follow,†said Lt. Col. James Blackman, 56th CMS commander. “He was hand-selected to take over in the unit programs office to be in charge of safety, vehicles, and facilities while also the alternate resource advisor and unit fitness monitor. The selection was based on his superb professionalism, dedication, self-motivation and professional image. He is truly an asset to the 56th CMS, and we are lucky to have him.â€
