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Fairchild's Finest: Senior Airman Rachael Escobedo

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE Wash. --  Name: Senior Airman Rachael Escobedo

Unit: 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Duty title: Pest Management Journeyman

Where did you grew up?: Cheyenne, Wyoming

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild Air Force Base? Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard  Program, weed control, insects and rodent control, and much much more.

What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy meeting our customers and working with animals.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? I grew up in a military family and wanted to serve alongside my dad.

Family: My dad, one brother, one sister-in-law and two nephews. 

How long have you been in the military?: Five years

What is your greatest accomplishment?: Enlisting in the Air Force and continuing my education.

What goals do you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild Air Force Base?: Finish my Communicty College of the Air Force degree.

What are you hobbies?: Photography, being with family and friends.

What is your best habit?: Dedication to self and new quest to be healthier.

What is your favorite quote: "Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence."

What are your favorite movies?: Flyboys, Despicable Me, Avengers

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her?: My dad; he taught me to never give up, even when things seem impossible.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why?: I would spend an hour with my grandpa. Because he died before I was born and I'd love a chance to get to know him.