Staff Sgt. Erik Walker
56th Medical Support Squadron
Quality Control technologist
Hometown: Abilene, Texas
Years in service: Eight
Family: Wife, Joanna; expecting in December
Education: Community College of the Air Force in radiology technology
Previous assignments: Osan, Republic of Korea; Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
Inspirations: My father; a retired master sergeant
Goals: To ensure everyone around me is taken care of; provide for my family
Greatest feat: Becoming a father; helping two Airmen realize their dreams of becoming officers
Self-description: Laid back, fun-loving, family oriented, die hard Texas Longhorns fan
Famous last words: “Keep it simple!”
Off-duty interests: Longhorn football, golf, Marine Corps Martial Arts, track and field
Commander’s comments: “Sergeant Walker is responsible for the daily operations of the radiology section, ensuring the quality of radiographs performed,” said Lt. Col. Eric Critchley, 56th MDSS commander. “He is responsible for training future quality control technologists. He goes above and beyond to guide, counsel, train and mentor. He focuses on the day-to-day mission and is a trusted confidant regarding personal and personnel issues.”
