Fairchild's Finest: A1C Christopher Fleming

Published May 30, 2013
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --
Name: Airman 1st Class Christopher Fleming

Unit: 92nd Operations Support Squadron

Duty title: Combat Crew Communications Apprentice

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? I receive, maintain, and issue daily TDY and deployment Flight Information Publications (FLIP) and COMSEC communication kits and make them available to aircrew members in support of all 92nd Air Refueling Wing sorties.

What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy being close to the mission and the interaction I get each day with the great people of the Operations Group and Fairchild. I take pride in adequately equipping and training aircrew and making the mission happen.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? I chose to serve in the military for various reasons; first is the sense of tradition and pride in country, followed by my viewpoint that the military would be a gateway to becoming a man.

What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild Air Force Base? I want to develop new friendships, complete CCAF, score 100% on my PT test, make staff sergeant the first time, and save as much money as feasible.

What is your favorite quote? "Don't be afraid of death, be afraid of the unlived life" -- Natalie Babbit "Tuck Everlasting" or "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile" -- Einstein

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? Grandfather Bill Eaton for teaching me responsibility, honesty, work ethic, and the list goes on.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Leonardo Da Vinci tops my list. I'd like to better understand his creativity and see and discuss some of the inventions that have not been published present day.