Fairchild’s Finest: Staff Sgt. Shawn Roberge

Published Oct. 16, 2012
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --

Name: Staff Sgt. Shawn Roberge

Unit: 92nd Maintenance Operations Squadron

Duty Title: Maintenance Group Program Manager

Hometown: Spokane, Wash.

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? Manage/implement several squadron and group level programs including antiterrorism, environmental, facility, security, operational and communications security, emergency management, unit deployment and records management

What do you enjoy about your job? Expanding my knowledge of Air Force operations beyond my primary Air Force specialty code and working through the diverse challenges of a fast paced work center.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? I followed in my father's footsteps and wanted to provide for a better future for my family.

Family: My wife, Katie, sons Tyler and Landen, and daughter, Meghan.

Time in military: 6 years, 8 months

Greatest accomplishment: My family

Goals you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB: Finish my criminal justice degree

Hobbies: Automotive repair and wood working

Your best habit: Striving to do my best in all endeavors

Favorite Quote: "I haven't failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Edison

Favorite movies: Rudy and Independence Day

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her: My father taught me that hard work will eventually pay off; be patient.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: Thomas Edison, because he faced adversity, but rather than give up, he found new ways to resolve his challenges.