Watkins Graduates From Army Unmanned Aircraft Training

January 14, 2015

PFC David T. Watkins has graduated Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer training. The unmanned aircraft repairer is primarily responsible for the maintenance functions on unmanned aerial vehicles, keeping the aircraft in flight condition and ensuring their ability to collect and transmit information.

Watkins’ first duty station is at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. He has been promoted twice since joining the Army.

Watkins is the son of Amber Fletcher of Molino and Tommy Watkins of Manor, TX. He is a graduate of Siatech Charter High School and the pre-law program at Job Corp in Gainesville.

Comments

8 Responses to “Watkins Graduates From Army Unmanned Aircraft Training”

  1. Dad on January 19th, 2015 8:48 pm

    great job I’m very proud of you son love you

  2. kyra smith on January 17th, 2015 7:34 pm

    Thank you David for all that you do! I’m a friend of your mom

  3. Patricia Baker on January 15th, 2015 11:21 am

    Congratulations David, you are accomplishing great things and I know your mama is very proud of you!

  4. Aunt Lois on January 15th, 2015 10:37 am

    David
    I am so proud to be your Aunt.
    You have turned into a fine young man!
    Keep up the good work and stay strong….and
    keep enjoying Hawaii!

  5. Janet & James Slawson on January 15th, 2015 6:30 am

    David we are so proud of you you have been through a lot. We all love you and so very proud of you.

    Love Yea,
    James,Janet,Cadet Slawson, William,Caleb

  6. melanie on January 14th, 2015 8:27 pm

    David, I am so proud of you! I love you very much and I’m proud to have you as my brother, keep up the good work and come home soon!!!!

    Your sister

  7. Mom on January 14th, 2015 7:23 pm

    David, I am so proud of you and miss you terribly. Come home soon son.

  8. 429SCJ on January 14th, 2015 6:59 am

    I remember that morning you went up that dirt road, a scared kid looking out the rear window of the recruiter’s vehicle. Look at you now.

    We are all very proud of you David. UAVs are the wave of the future, you have made an excellent choice.