MVP: 1st Lt. Walter Hale Published Oct. 12, 2007 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- This week's MVP is: Name 1st Lt. Walter Hale Position KC-135R/T Pilot; Executive Officer; Assistant Unit Security Manager Squadron 92nd Air Refueling Squadron Service he provides to Team Fairchild I provide global air refueling and airlift to support Air Expeditionary Force and other operations and share the aircraft commander's responsibility for ensuring precise rendezvous and air refueling with U.S. and allied bombers, fighters, reconnaissance and mobility aircraft. I also plan missions, calculate critical take-off/landing data, operate aircraft systems and transfer fuel to receivers. Additionally, I am responsible for all executive assistance to the squadron commander, as I track and manage the commander's daily schedule, coordinate administrative functions and protocol support for the squadron, and acts as squadron liaison with the group and the wing for administration matters. Interesting Fact I wrestled one year and was a glider instructor pilot at the U.S. Air Force Academy. I also love snowboarding. Hometown Tacoma, Wash. Favorite Quote "Get busy living or get busy dying." - Shawshank Redemption Favorite Sports Team Seattle Seahawks What makes him a Warrior "Since his first day in the unit, Lieutenant Hale has always stepped up to tackle any challenge. He has deployed twice to the AOR and has performed his duties as a copilot flawlessly," said Lt. Col. John DeLapp, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron commander. "He is always 'fit to fight,' as he consistently scores in the excellent range on his fitness test. His warrior mindset makes him a huge asset to this unit and the 92nd Air Refueling Wing."