Military file: Matt Burgess

Name: Matt Burgess

U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley

Colonel Craig Walker 27th Special Operations Wing Vice Commander, along with Chief Master Sergeant Marvin Neely present Master Sgt. Matthew Burgess with the 2013 Senior NCO of the Quarter award for first quarter April 26. Winners were selected based on outstanding accomplishments during the months of January through March.

Age: 40

Rank: Master Sgt.

Hometown: Switz City, Ind.

What do you like most about eastern New Mexico?

The small towns in eastern New Mexico are full of nice people and remind me of the small town that I grew up in back home in Indiana.

What's your idea of a perfect day?

A perfect day at work is when I get to see my team members recognized for the hard work they accomplish every day. A perfect day outside of work would be any day that I get to spend quality time with my family.

Tell us about your spouse:

My wife Jessica is from Dallas, Oregon and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University on an athletic scholarship for volleyball and softball. She is the glue that holds our family together!

Tell us about the best day of your life:

Every day above ground. I am surrounded by great coworkers and an awesome family that make every day the best day!

Who and what do you miss the most when you're deployed?

Like most, I miss my family when I am deployed. Not being available for a milestone in my children's life would be what I miss the most while deployed.