Senior Airman Benjamin McCloud
607th Air Control Squadron
Transmission Systems technician
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Years in service: Two
Family: Wife, Ashley; sons, Caleb and Ian
Education: Community College of the Air Force degree in electronic systems principles and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management
Inspirations: My father who dedicated 23 years to the Army and taught me nothing is beyond my reach, and my brother, also Army, inspired me to bounce back after adversity
Goals: Get commissioned and become a pilot, try my hardest to provide a secure life for my family
Self-description: Takes his job and career seriously
Famous last words: “Your world is my world and my fight is your fight. My breath is your breath.”
Off-duty interests: Intramural sports, electronics, wood working, acoustic guitar
Commander’s comments: “Airman McCloud is hard-charging, motivated and excellent at all he does,” said Lt. Col. Sean Slaughter, 607th ACS commander. “Always the first to volunteer for tasks, his dedication directly contributes to the success of our mission. As a member of the radio shop, he was certified in climbing, saving the Air Force thousands in annual temporary duty costs. He is an active Honor Guard member, earning the coveted trainer position and completing more than 100 details. He is amongst the best, and we are lucky to have him.”
