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October14, 2011 Recognition
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Senior Airman Curtis Baker
99th Communications Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
Ground Radar Systems Journeyman
Senior Airman Aries Salazar
99 Logistics Readiness Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
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Time at Nellis:
4 years
Time in Air Force:
4 years, 6 months
Hometown:
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Time at Nellis:
6 months
Time in Air Force:
4 years
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.
What does your job consist of?
My job consists of completing daily checks and maintaining
three radar systems. Two of these radars are at
Nellis and one is on the Nevada Test and Training Range.
The radars provide data for the air traffic controllers and
also serve as a backup to McCarran airport.
Why did you join Air Force?
I joined the Air Force to serve my country. I wanted to
travel and learn a trade. My father was in the Army, so
he was able to point me in the right direction. I walked
in to the recruiter’s office, two weeks later I was in — I
haven’t looked back since. The dining facility is great.
What are your Air Force goals?
My Air Force goal is to make an impact on every
work center I will be a part of. Whether my mission
is customer service or equipment maintenance, I
try to be better than another Airman who could
be in my position.
Who is your role model?
My father is my biggest role model. During any hardship
in his life, he always kept a positive attitude and
never gave up. He has always been there for me,
giving advice, and helping me become the man I
am today. He has been an awesome dad and a great
friend too. I will strive to be as good of a father as he
has been to me when I have children of my own.
What is one thing you wish you were told
when you joined the service?
I got great financial advice from my technical instructor
in basic, that’s the kind of stuff I wanted —‘outside
the box’ knowledge that puts me a step ahead.
What does your job consist of?
My job consists of providing direct mission
support to the 57th Wing, 99th Air Base
Wing, Nevada Test and Training Range, and
Green Flag/Red Flag exercises. I use the Asset
Management System and Enterprise Solution-
Supply to verify and perform put aways, movements,
and deliveries of Air Force property. I
also perform warehouse validations/inventories
to ensure 100 percent accountability of
assets, build Mission Support Kits and monitor
listing daily. In addition, I also process reparable,
serviceable, and condemned due-in from
maintenance property turn-ins.
Why did you join Air Force?
I joined the Air Force to continue my education.
What are your Air Force goals?
To acquire my Community College of the Air
Force Degree and have a long career.
Who is your role model?
My mother is my role model. She is the strongest
woman I know.
What is your dream job and why?
My dream job is to be an athletic trainer for the
Los Angeles Lakers — treating injuries on the
spot and rehabilitating athletes in the gym, and
being involved with the players on a daily basis.
Courtside seats to every game and a guaranteed
championship ring would be a sure thing.
If you won a million dollars, what is the first
thing you would buy?
If I won a million dollars, the first thing I’d buy is the
pig farm I smell in this valley — then tear it down.
What motivates you at work?
Airmen in my work center step up and take on new
challenges every day. Hard work is contagious, and
radar troops keep each other focused on the job.
Senior Airman Baker’s supervisor says:
“Senior Airman Curtis Baker is one of the finest Airmen
I know and an excellent asset to the 99th Communications
Squadron and the United States Air Force. His
determination and motivation was outstanding upon
his arrival to Nellis, giving a great first impression that
has stayed true throughout his four-year assignment.
As a radar technician, Senior Airman Baker has proven
to be integral in his ability to maintain and repair the
valuable equipment that supports our mission here
at Nellis. Senior Baker has also pursued a number of
professional enhancement opportunities, including
becoming a member of the Nellis Honor Guard, and
he actively participates in several intramural sports,
helping to support his squadron. He has earned
Senior Airman Below the Zone, and the respect of
his peers and superiors.”
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What is one thing you wish you were told
when you joined the service?
To not come in as open general thinking you
will get a job in the hospital.
What is your dream job and why?
My dream job is a psychologist or social worker.
I believe society needs them.
If you won a million dollars, what is the first
thing you would buy?
I would purchase my family’s house and pay
off my car.
What motivates you at work?
Music is my motivator.
Senior Airman Salazar’s supervisor says:
“Senior Airman Salazar—“Aries” — is a pleasure
to have here in our parts store. Her experience
from previous jobs makes her a valuable asset to
our shop. Because she is one of our lead airmen,
she takes on a lot of responsibility. She handles it
all with a smile on her face. And interesting fact
that people may not know about her is that she
loves to bake! Each person in our work section
enjoys all of her delicious treats.”