Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Sam Converse

Staff Sgt. Sam Converse, 509th Weapons Squadron boom operator, simulates refueling an F-22 Raptor in the boom operator weapons system trainer to attain an updated currency to keep her skill set up-to-date at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., March 21, 2013. It’s mandatory for boom operators to update their currencies every 60 days to remain proficient at their job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Sam Converse

Published March 21, 2013
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Name: Staff Sgt. Sam Converse

Unit: 509th Weapons Squadron

Duty title: KC-135 evaluator boom operator and NCO in-charge of scheduling

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? I schedule flights, aerial refueling and airspace in support of our training syllabus.

What do you enjoy about your job? I get to refuel airplanes in mid-air. What's not to like?

Why did you choose to serve in the military? I chose to serve in the military to travel and pay for college.

What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at the Fairchild Air Force Base? I want to make Tech. Sgt. and run a marathon.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? My favorite mentor would be my grandmother. She taught me to choose my battles and that sometimes life sucks and you just have to put your big girl britches on and deal with it.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Bill Murray because he's Bill Murray!