Unsung Hero: Gordon Martin Published Dec. 3, 2015 By Senior Airman Ty-Rico Lea 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- In the spirit of highlighting top performers each week, we introduce Gordon Martin, a resource advisor from the 325th Comptroller Squadron and this week's unsung hero. A native of Globe, Ariz., Martin is a retired active-duty master sergeant with more than 20 years of service, and civil servant for three years here at Tyndall. As a resource advisor, one of Martin's daily tasks is to ensure there are enough allocated funds for the 325th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies. "There's always paperwork that has to be shuffled through and documented in order to show consistency with our labor," Martin said. "Despite only being here for such a short amount of time, I will admit that the job can be taxing. But, my colleagues have shown me that we certainly compensate for one another to meet and exceed our mission goals. In day and age it's difficult to be an expert in everything we do, so I think it's imperative to help each other out." Martin expressed that he knows how important it is to properly manage funds and the consequences of not doing so. During his time as an active-duty security forces member, he knew no job was too small, whether it was filing paperwork for patrol or apprehending a fugitive. While on active duty, he served at several Air Force installations including Minot AFB, N.D.; Osan Air Base, Korea; Eglin AFB, Fla.; and now Tyndall. Martin is married and a father of three. In his spare time, he volunteers as a coach for his twin sons' baseball team in Altha, Fla.; he and his wife are both members of their children's Parent Teacher Organization as well. He is also a part-time ranch owner where he specializes in taking care of livestock and hay production. "The greatest stressor for me isn't necessarily one small problem," said Martin. "But it's more so when those small problems pile up to become one big problem. But my coping method with this is prioritizing these tasks."