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Deployed Fairchild Airman doing great things

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TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan --  Every week, a member of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing is selected as the Warrior of the Week. This individual is recognized based on outstanding performance, good conduct, work ethic and most importantly, for a job well done.

Meet the Warrior of the Week -- Senior Airman Jody Harding is a 376th Expeditionary Air Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. He is a native of Portland, Ore.

Here's what Harding had to say about himself and his deployment.

What do you do on a daily basis at the Transit Center?
I fix broken equipment as quick and efficiently as possible to get it back out to the flight line for use.

Why did you choose to serve in the military?
Serving in the military is one of the few selfless acts in today's society.

How do you feel about your contributions to the Transit Center mission and current operations in the AOR?
I feel that if there's a job to be done, it should be done correctly and effectively the first time. It definitely contributes to the effectiveness of our operations in the AOR.

Family: Mother and brother

Time at the Transit Center: One month

Time in military: 5 years

Greatest accomplishment: I've received two achievement medals.

Goals you want to achieve or meet while at the Transit Center?
I want to make staff sergeant when I get back to home station.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and camping

Favorite Quote:
"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most," Ozzy Osbourne.

Favorite movies:
All Kevin Bacon flicks.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her?
My father taught me to work hard every day and life will work out. If it doesn't, at least people will leave you alone because they think you are crazy.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why?
My father. I would give anything for one more second with him.