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Fairchild's Finest: Airman 1st Class Justin Mason

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  

Name: Airman 1st Class Justin Mason

Unit: 336th Training Support Squadron

Duty title: Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman

What is your hometown? San Diego, Calif.

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? I pack parachutes.

What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy being able to see my work get used.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? I chose to join the military to serve my country, better my life and to have a steady job.

What does your family consist of? My wife, Markay, and dog, Uno.

How long have you been in the military? 27 months

What is your greatest accomplishment? My greatest accomplishment is joining the military, starting a family and a new life.

What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB? My goal at Fairchild is to become a malfunction officer and to be in-process inspection and quality check certified.

What are your hobbies? My hobbies are playing guitar, snowboarding, watching movies, playing video games, playing football and watching sports.

What is your best habit? My best habit is finishing what I have started.

What is your favorite quote? "Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."-John Wooden

What are your favorite movies? I enjoy any Marvel Comic movies and all Batman movies.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? My grandpa, Donald, on my dad's side. He taught me that nothing should be handed to you and you should work for what you want.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Steve Smith from the Panther's because he's my favorite football player and he has a lot of respect for the game and players.