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Fairchild Air Force Base

MVP: Airman 1st Class David Noriega

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Airman 1st Class David Noriega, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, demonstrates a bow and drill firecraft here May 7. Airman Noriega teaches survival and evasion skills to Department of Defense and military personnel to ensure they return with honor. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Darlene West)

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MVP: Airman 1st Class David Noriega

Published May 8, 2008

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- This weeks MVP is:

Name:
Airman 1st Class David Noriega

Position:
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist

Squadron:
22nd Training Squadron

Service he provides to Team Fairchild:
Airman Noriega provides survival and evasion skills to Department of Defense and military personnel to ensure their return with honor.

Interesting Fact:
Airman Noriega likes to build fires.

Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas

Favorite Quote:
"If you are going to quit, quit by a road."

Favorite Sports Team:
San Antonio Spurs

What makes him a Warrior:
"Airman Noriega is a warrior because he has a 'can do' attitude. He is an extremely motivated Airman and is a true asset to our fighting force. I wish I had 20 more just like him. Airman Noriega gives his heart and soul while teaching our fighting Airmen to get combat mission ready," said Tech. Sgt. James Donelan.