MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Stemper is a cyber systems operations technician for the 167th Communications Flight, responsible for the installation and support of the computer and software systems at the 167th Airlift Wing.
He enlisted into the wing in 2014 and is a full-time technician here.
“My job here is important because it provides both non-secure and secure infrastructure to all wing users with highly available operations for both client and back-end workstations while ensuring that defensive measures are in place to ensure adversaries cannot infiltrate the DOD network,” Stemper explained.
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hill, the chief enlisted manager for the 167th CF, said Stemper assists in other sections of the communications flight, often supplementing the Communications Focal Point due to resource limitations.
“He not only does a great job for us at the 167th, but while deployed in 2018 he earned the 380th ECS Airman of the Quarter award,” Hill said. “He routinely organizes outside activities that helps facilitate camaraderie and teamwork.”
Stemper said his deployment to the United Arab Emirates and a ride in a Black Hawk helicopter at the World Scout Jamboree are the two most exciting things he’s done in his military so far.
Stemper has earned an associate’s degrees in information systems technology and in physical education. He says he is proudest of working hard to obtain what he has.
“I have always believed if you work hard, good things will come. With that in mind, I have already accomplished a lot in my first five years and hope to continue that in the future,” Stemper said.
His goals include learning from senior non-commissioned officers and to influence and teach junior Airmen to help keep the wing and the Air Force thriving.
Stemper’s hobbies include outdoor activities and playing ice hockey which he also officiates.
“I enjoy giving back to the game and teaching young players through the officiating role,” he said.
Staff Sgt. Matthew Stemper is a cyber systems operations technician for the 167th Communications Flight, responsible for the installation and support of the computer and software systems at the 167th Airlift Wing.
He enlisted into the wing in 2014 and is a full-time technician here.
“My job here is important because it provides both non-secure and secure infrastructure to all wing users with highly available operations for both client and back-end workstations while ensuring that defensive measures are in place to ensure adversaries cannot infiltrate the DOD network,” Stemper explained.
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hill, the chief enlisted manager for the 167th CF, said Stemper assists in other sections of the communications flight, often supplementing the Communications Focal Point due to resource limitations.
“He not only does a great job for us at the 167th, but while deployed in 2018 he earned the 380th ECS Airman of the Quarter award,” Hill said. “He routinely organizes outside activities that helps facilitate camaraderie and teamwork.”
Stemper said his deployment to the United Arab Emirates and a ride in a Black Hawk helicopter at the World Scout Jamboree are the two most exciting things he’s done in his military so far.
Stemper has earned an associate’s degrees in information systems technology and in physical education. He says he is proudest of working hard to obtain what he has.
“I have always believed if you work hard, good things will come. With that in mind, I have already accomplished a lot in my first five years and hope to continue that in the future,” Stemper said.
His goals include learning from senior non-commissioned officers and to influence and teach junior Airmen to help keep the wing and the Air Force thriving.
Stemper’s hobbies include outdoor activities and playing ice hockey which he also officiates.
“I enjoy giving back to the game and teaching young players through the officiating role,” he said.