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Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Kyle Wilson

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  • By Airman 1st Class Daniel Phelps
  • 20th Fighter Wing Public Affair
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --  Editor's note: The Warrior of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen on Shaw Air Force Base who have exemplified the core values.

This week's Warrior of the Week is Senior Airman Kyle Thomas Wilson, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft ground equipment flight.

"Airman Wilson is a hard-charging airman who meets challenges head on, seeks out additional responsibilities and leads the way for others to follow," said Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Yeggy, 20th EMS AGE flight chief.

He has been a key supporter of many base programs and activities, said Sergeant Yeggy. He has been the 20th EMS Airmen Against Drunk Driving representative. He is the AGE flight's physical training leader helping keep the flight at a 95 percent passing rate.

The AGE Airman is also the key focal point for all AGE flight deployments and temporary deployments.

"He has given many extended hours due to short notice deployments and TDYs," said Tech. Sgt. Scott Whitlatch, 20th EMS training and mobility NCOIC. "Also, all of his programs have received zero write-ups and he was recognized as a superior performer from the Air Combat Command unit component inspection team."

Airman Wilson is currently a staff sergeant select from Gainesville, Fla. and joined the Air Force because it he saw it as a good opportunity for his wife and kids.

Family: Wife, Davita; 8-year-old son, Jacar; 6-year-old son, Kordel; and 4-year-old son, Cameron

Favorite part of job: "The people, I get to see and meet a lot of different people from across the base."

Hobbies: Basketball and outdoor activities, such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and jet skis

Favorite sports team: Florida Gators

Favorite quote: "Hard work pays off"

Favorite music: Christian R&B, Lecrae

Favorite movie: Restrepo

Hero/Mentor: "My dad, he passed away in 2003. I took a lot of good things away from him."

Goals: "I want to make chief (master sergeant). I also want see as many places as I can and take away as many opportunities as possible."

If you could spend one hour with anyone, who would it be and why? "The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, I'd like to pick his brain to see what it takes to get to his position."

Favorite food: Pizza

Biggest accomplishment: Making senior airman below-the-zone and making staff sergeant first time

If could only have three things while stuck on a desert island, what would they be? Family, food and music