Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton, the 354th Communications Squadron NCO in-charge of client systems, takes a break from his work July 24, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Skilton said his proudest accomplishment as an Iceman is his work volunteering for last year’s Air Force Ball committee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Nicole Taylor/Released)

Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton, the 354th Communications Squadron NCO in-charge of client systems, logs into a computer’s basic input/output system July 24, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Skilton and other members of his shop perform customer requests, assess and repair damaged computers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Nicole Taylor/Released)

Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton, the 354th Communications Squadron NCO in-charge of client systems, resets a computer’s random access memory July 24, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Skilton said his favorite part of the job is being a supervisor to six Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Nicole Taylor/Released)

Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton

Published July 28, 2015
By Senior Airman Ashley Nicole Taylor
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Rank and Name: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Skilton

Duty Title: NCOIC, Client Systems, 354th Communications Squadron

Hometown: Levering, Michigan

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the Air Force is a privilege that is important to me because the end result of any work I do is the defense of the nation. Mundane-busy in a civilian equivalent career could be meaningless, but in the Air Force it contributes to the overall success of the mission.

What moment or accomplishment as a member of the Iceman Team are you most proud of and why? The accomplishment that I am most proud of is my work on the Air Force Ball committee last year. It was the first large volunteer project I have ever taken part of and donated a considerable amount of time to, and I am very proud of how the ball turned out.

What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is definitely being a supervisor. I have six Airmen who are all very different and challenge me every day. But, it is really rewarding when I am able to help them through a problem, whether it be personal or occupational.

Who inspires you and why? My mom and dad have always been inspirations to me, because no matter what happened in their lives they have always put family first and been there for my brothers and me.

What's your favorite part about being in Alaska? My favorite part of being in Alaska is the long hours of daylight because the days are longer and I can do more.