Fairchild's Finest: Airman 1st Class Roberto Ugalde-Velasco
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --
Rank/Name: Airman 1st Class Roberto Ugalde-Velasco
Unit: 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Duty title: Customer Support Specialist
Home town and state: Mexico City, Mexico
What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB?
I go to work and provide support to maintenance units to keep our KC-135 Stratotanker fully mission capable and able to provide air refueling.
What do you enjoy about your job?
Knowing that my flight in the LRS plays a big role in keeping our aircraft ready at all times.
Why did you choose to serve in the military?
The military has always fascinated me and I wanted to serve my country.
Time in military: 14 Months
Greatest accomplishment:
Becoming a U.S. citizen and being able to serve in the military.
What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB?
Finish my Community Collage of the Air Force and go to nursing school.
What is your favorite quote?
"Lead me, follow me, or get...out of my way" - Army Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
What are your favorite movies?
Act of Valor and Lone Survivor
Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her?
My mother, I learned that no matter how complicated life gets, if you want something in life you will put forth all your effort to achieve what you want.
If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all times. Plus, who wouldn't want to train with Arnold?
Unit: 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Duty title: Customer Support Specialist
Home town and state: Mexico City, Mexico
What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB?
I go to work and provide support to maintenance units to keep our KC-135 Stratotanker fully mission capable and able to provide air refueling.
What do you enjoy about your job?
Knowing that my flight in the LRS plays a big role in keeping our aircraft ready at all times.
Why did you choose to serve in the military?
The military has always fascinated me and I wanted to serve my country.
Time in military: 14 Months
Greatest accomplishment:
Becoming a U.S. citizen and being able to serve in the military.
What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB?
Finish my Community Collage of the Air Force and go to nursing school.
What is your favorite quote?
"Lead me, follow me, or get...out of my way" - Army Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
What are your favorite movies?
Act of Valor and Lone Survivor
Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her?
My mother, I learned that no matter how complicated life gets, if you want something in life you will put forth all your effort to achieve what you want.
If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why?
Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all times. Plus, who wouldn't want to train with Arnold?
