Getting to know our families
We are honored to be involved in the lives of our
surrounding EMS agencies and hospitals. Often, we are
at your hospitals and scenes during emotional and
stressful events. We build special bonds during these
times, and learn to depend on each other. You all
become very special to us, and we enjoy getting to
know you better. Flying safely and safely caring for our
patients is also driven by what we all have waiting at
home for us. We are excited to show and tell.
Natalie Arnold-Flight Paramedic
Nat and Jack have been married for six years. Jack will be
graduating in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing. Kennedy Jane (KJ) is the center of attention in their
house. KJ is almost two and loves her dogs, cat, playing
outside, dancing, and going “bye bye” in the car.
T.J. Krajewski-Flight Paramedic
T.J. and Megan have been together since
2012; both have careers in Emergency
Medicine. They are constantly on the move
with Madi and Zoie. Madi is 16 and enjoys
softball, basketball, 4-H and rodeo. Zoie is
12 and loves volleyball, basketball, 4-H,
rodeo, and fishing.
Amanda Lashley-Flight Nurse
Amanda and Shawn have been married for 14
years and have four very active kids. Sammi is
15 and can’t wait to be able to drive herself to
all of her cheerleading, FFA, and 4-H events.
Andi will be a teenager in just a few weeks
and eats, sleeps, breathes, and loves sports,
especially basketball. Cassie is 10 and always
has her nose in a book. Tyler is seven and will
tell you just how he would rather be hauling
cows with his dad than sitting in school.
The Meyers
Dr. Peter Meyer-Medical Director
Tracy Meyer-Chief Flight Nurse
Peter and Tracy Meyer have five children. Spencer is an
ER nurse in Oklahoma City. Logan is in school in Kansas
City. Dawson is 11 and loves to read and draw. He is
also working on getting his egg sales business
underway. Carter is seven and loves to snowboard and
play basketball. Campbell is six and loves to dance and
keep the rest of the family in order!
Sean Shirley-Flight Nurse
Sean and Christy were married in December 2013.
Together they have six daughters: (clockwise from
bottom left) Sierra will graduate for UNL in May with
a degree in Speech Language Pathology; Jocelyn
works full time with the Wyoming Air National Guard
and will start classes at UW in the fall; Kaycee is a
freshman at the Gering Freshman Academy and plays
volleyball; Jaden attends 4th grade at Northfield
Elementary and plays basketball, softball, and soccer;
Mattea is a freshman at UW and is in the
WANG; Jasmyn and her husband Brock have
two daughters, Kaali (3), and Maddin (3
months). They live in Kearney and Jasmyn is a
full time CNA and will begin nursing school in
the fall of 2015. Brock (not pictured) is a
member of the UNK wrestling team and will
graduate in 2016.
Jason Rairigh-Flight Nurse
The Rairigh household is very busy with four active
children and number five will arrive in late May.
Lauren is 14 and loves basketball and hanging out
with friends. Taylor is 11 and her mind is consumed
with the family horse, “Lizzy.” William is eight and
loves baseball, movies, and sweeties. Susie is 18
months and loves her blanket, her MIMI, and her
Mama. Everyone is excited for the new arrival. Dad
and William are hoping for a boy to even the odds.
Howard McCormick-Flight Paramedic
Along with being a paramedic for his local ground crew and flying
with Air Link, Howard keeps busy with numerous other ventures
including his ranch. Howard’s son, Vance, helps with the ranch work
when he’s not teaching the younger generations. Vance and his wife Steph, who is also a teacher,
recently welcomed Lily, the newest grandchild for Howard. Bridget is Howard’s daughter and has two
beautiful children of her own, Phillip and Elizabeth. Bridget works as a paramedic and dispatcher.
Trish Garner-Flight Nurse
Trish said that her children
would live in water if they
could. “I just hope they grow
up to work at something they
enjoy as much as playing in
the water,” she says.
Dee Vogel-Flight Nurse
Dee is a single mom of three furry children:
Chase Lee, Bazi, and Lola. In her free time,
Dee enjoys spending time outdoors, reading,
spending time with her friends and family,
and riding her motorcycle.
Daniel Hughes-Flight Paramedic
Daniel has been with Air Link since February 2012. He enjoys most outdoor activities, especially hunting
and fishing. Leslie is a very busy stay at home mom who gets great satisfaction out of her job. She is also
very involved in church activities and substitute teaching. Gracie is six and goes to Kindergarten. One of
her favorite activities is the monkey bars. Ruby just turned 5 and loves doing preschool at home with
mom. Owen is a very busy three year old and likes to pretend he is a ninja turtle. Titus is 21 months, and
he is a little bruiser that seems to be learning a new word every day and is scaring his mommy with his
new found ability to climb most anything.
Wade Wells-Flight Paramedic
Air medicine has always been a goal in my career. After many
years of street medicine I began looking into area flight
programs and decided Air Link would be a good fit for my rural
and urban experience. Patience paid off in 2005 when I got my
shot at the flight medicine. The experience and education has
been incredible. Wade has been with Air Link since 2005.