Staff Sgt. Kevin Carpenter II
56th Dental Squadron
Oral maxillofacial surgery assistant
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Martell
Detachment 12, 372nd Training Squadron
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Instructor
Hometown: Napa, Calif.
Years in service: Nine
Family: Wife, Mindy; and son, Jonathan
Education: Community College of the Air Force degrees in aviation maintenance and instructor of technical military science
Previous assignments: Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho; Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
Inspirations: My family
Goals: Make technical sergeant and get a bachelor’s degree
Greatest feat: Rescued a person from a car wreck before the car caught on fire
Self-description: Outgoing individual who is always striving for optimal performance on and off duty
Famous last words: “Word dog!”
Off-duty interests: Drawing, gaming, riding motorcycles
Commander’s comments: “Sergeant Martell is an outstanding example to all new F-16 crew chiefs on base. We couldn’t ask for a better instructor to teach them the aircraft,” said Capt. Robert Clark, 372nd TRS, Det. 12 commander. “He was recognized as an outstanding performer during the detachment’s unit compliance inspection for delivering a flawless lesson during his instructor evaluation. He exhibits poise beyond his years. His strong character will ensure that he does great things for the Air Force.”
