22 MXS Airman earns Faces of A/R recognition

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  • By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  As a Faces of A/R recognition, members of leadership choose individuals who demonstrate the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Staff Sgt. Jonas Street, 22nd Maintenance Squadron inspection section journeyman, received the Faces of Air Refueling recognition Dec. 13.

As floor supervisor, Street leads teams of 15 to 20 maintainers through a two week inspection. The inspection includes lubrication, servicing, preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the KC-135 Stratotanker periodic inspection process. He also ensures all personnel are trained and qualified. He conducts maintenance operations according to technical instructions and documents actions taken during maintenance into the worldwide maintenance information system.

“SSgt Street is a phenomenal leader whose actions on and off-duty are an inspiration for all to rise up to,” said Master Sgt. Steven Mountz, 22nd MXS assistant flight chief. “We lean on him to do a job typically reserved for a more seasoned non-commissioned officer. With his willingness to step up, drawing upon his and others expertise, he has earned our respect and trust. Time and time again, proving he is the right NCO for the job. His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as he has earned multiple awards including: NCO of Quarter for the Maintenance Group, Airman Leadership School Distinguished Graduate, and the Commandant’s Award. During his off-duty time, he is actively pursuing a degree in Biochemistry, achieving Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University, with the ultimate goal to attend medical school and become a physician.”


The Wichita, Kansas, native joined the Air Force in February 2012 and arrived at McConnell in August 2012.


What are the best parts about the job?

Each day is a different problem to solve. Each jet requires a different amount of critical thinking, because each jet comes into periodic inspection with different problems. I can rely on things I have previously accomplished, but it could also be something I have never encountered. So, critical thinking is the best part.

How do you feel like you contribute to the mission?

I think it isn’t so much me, but my team and I. Each person I work with goes on to accomplish something, and they impact someone else and it creates a ripple effect. Our mission relies heavily on the people and I have gotten to work with hundreds of people over the years and that truly reaches across the world.

What are the keys to success in your Air Force career?

Never stop learning and bettering yourself. Whether that is your job, hobbies or education. Find someone that motivates you and keeps you driven. Anyone can teach you anything at any time. Be ready and willing to learn from anyone.

What is one goal that you have already accomplished, or would like to accomplish, during your Air Force career?

My goal is pretty vague, but it is too never stay stagnant. I have tried my entire career to expand on something. Whether it’s my personal life or military career.