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Fairchild's Finest: Tech. Sgt. James Jefferson

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  

Name: Tech. Sgt. James Jefferson

Unit: 92nd Security Forces

Duty title: NCO in charge of Confinement

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? I take care of personnel that are assigned to the Fairchild Air Force Base confinement facility.

What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy that I am able to rehabilitate personnel that have not maintained the Air Force core values.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? To travel the world and achieve a better education.

What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at the Fairchild Air Force Base? Make Master Sgt. and become a First Sergeant.

What is your favorite quote? "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? Master Sgt. Keith Gray. He showed me how a supervisor is supposed to be there for their airmen.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Albert James Jefferson. He taught me to work hard for the things I want in life.