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Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Donald Lord

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  • By Airman 1st Class Daniel Phelps
  • 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --  Editor's note: The Warrior of the Week program recognizes outstanding Airmen here who exemplify the Air Force's Core Values.



This week's Warrior of the Week is Airman 1st Class Donald Lord, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment maintenance apprentice, from Saranac, N.Y.
 
He is responsible for helping to maintain vehicles on the installation.
 
"Since Lord has been here he has been a vital asset to vehicle maintenance," said Master Sgt. Anthony Holman, 20th LRS assistant vehicle fleet manager. "He has displayed the total airman concept, and has demonstrated the skill set of a 5-level even though he is only a 3-level. He has repaired several critical assets such as a Security Forces sedan, a Tymco Sweeper and several towing vehicles with little or no assistance needed. He is also five percent ahead of schedule on his up-grade training, setting an example for other Airmen to follow. He volunteered at the Sumter Senior Center where he fixed doors, toilets and a stove in their recreation building. He also went back on his own accord and made some minor repairs they needed done. He has also volunteered to be in the 20th LRS first sergeant retirement ceremony. He is a hard worker, and is always looking for the most challenging vehicle or jobs to work on."

Family: Sister and parents back home 



Hobbies: Working on antique farm equipment and puzzles
 
Favorite Music: Country 


Favorite Movie: Gone in 60 Seconds



Guilty Pleasure: Tractors 



Goals: Achieve senior airman below-the-zone and eventually become a chief master sergeant

Hero/Mentor: "My dad, he's the one who got me into vehicles. I grew up working on them with him." 


 
If you could spend one hour with anyone who would it be and why? "Thomas Edison. I'd like to pick his brain on how he came up with everything." 



Favorite food: Stuffed Shells 


Biggest accomplishment: Getting into the military.



If you could only have three things while stuck on a desert island, what would they be? Something to work on, an axe and a rope