Fly By: Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Dayton

II Marine Expeditionary Force
Story by Pfc. Cory D. Polom

Date: 03.03.2011
Posted: 03.03.2011 10:40
News ID: 66406
Fly By: Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Dayton

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Highlighting Cherry Point's warriors.

Q: What’s your job?

A: I conduct aerial refueling observations. I am a rapid ground refueling point man and provide supplies to ground troops through aerial delivery.

Q: What’s your favorite aspect of your job?

A: I like going to different countries and providing the troops on the ground with supplies they need.

Q: What’s the most challenging part?

A: The hardest part of my job is conducting a personnel aerial delivery from the paratroop doors because of all the aircraft rigging that is required.

Q: How does your job support the mission of 2nd MAW and MCAS Cherry Point?

A: We provide aerial refueling to the other squadrons throughout 2nd MAW.

Q: How does your job differ from garrison to the field?

A: There is no difference because everything we do in the aircraft is the same whether we are here or in the field.