Capt. Hawkins, 31 is responsible for keeping the Thunderbirds' 12 aircraft mission ready. In addition, he oversees almost 100 aircraft maintenance personnel. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1991 from the U.S Air Force Academy.
In Operation Souther Watch, Capt. Hawkins served as a leader for a deployment of 75 maintenance crewmen to southwest Asia. In 1997, he served as a maintenance staff officer at the Pentagon. Hailing from Bastrop, L.A., he is married to Natalie Coleman and the couple has one son, Trey. "Effective Dates of Promotion"Second Lieutenant May 29, 1991
First Lieutenant May 29, 1993
Captain May 29, 1995
"Awards and Decorations"
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze star
Kuwait Liberation Medal
