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Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Jason Hansen

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash.- --  Unit: 92nd Maintenance Squadron

Duty title: Periodic Inspection Journeyman

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? I conduct thorough inspections and fixes of the KC-135 Stratotanker structure and components. I also coordinate additional repairs with about 12 different back shops.

What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy the constant challenge of maintaining the aircraft. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing a plane that you've fixed take-off. It's a pleasure to serve my country every day.

What is your greatest accomplishment? My greatest accomplishments are my career and how proficient I've become at my job, but I will always have much to learn.

What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB? I would like to achieve my college degree, further my knowledge in my career field, hopefully become a flying crew chief and be one of the best leaders I can be.

What is your favorite quote? "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretzkey

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? My father. He's taught me the values I've lived by and continue to live by daily. He's helped mold me into the man I am today.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Thomas Jefferson. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet an American Founding Father and the author of the Declaration of Independence. I'd like to just sit with him and hear his personal story.