Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Wesley Swink
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Swink, 51st Maintenance Squadron unit fitness program manager, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 16, 2025.
Swink currently manages physical fitness testing for approximately 370 Airmen, including scheduling tests, coordinating test administrators, documenting results and following up on changes to fitness requirements.
“For PT, if you are not current or you’re failing, you’re unable to deploy, which directly impacts the mission,” said Swink. “But, it also means you’re not ready to do your day-to-day jobs if they require you to go out and be above and beyond.”
When physical fitness requirements changed, Swink helped the squadron implement a new physical training policy and coordinated height, weight and waist measurements for approximately 550 personnel within a two to three week timeframe.
“We usually work eight hours, but he would be working up to 10 or 12 hours just to make sure we complete security work directives on time,” said Tech. Sgt. William Branham, 51st MXS unit security manager.
Beyond managing the squadron’s fitness program, Swink oversees several additional programs, including facility management, resource advising and information technology, while also assisting with unit deployment management and other squadron requirements.
“I manage a lot more than just the one or two programs that are visible on the surface,” said Swink. “I have probably around 10 programs I’m responsible for. It's just not as visible as the big two or three.”
As the squadron’s facility manager, Swink oversees work orders and ensures projects are completed properly.
One project he managed involved upgrading a squadron facility, including replacing the ceiling and flooring and repainting the building. Swink created and completed the work order that facilitated the upgrade, ensuring the project was properly coordinated from start to finish.
“He doesn't require a lot of supervision, so he comes in and just gets the job done,” said Branham.
For Swink, the most rewarding part of his job is helping the people he works with.
“It's nice when I can help them out, and then they in turn give me appreciation or just say, ‘Hey, you're doing a good job,’” said Swink.
Whether managing fitness requirements or solving problems behind the scenes, Swink’s work helps keep the squadron prepared to meet the mission.
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