Senior Airman Lauren Hornbaker, 319th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, gives a tour of the air control tower to Master Sgt. David Crawley, 319th Air Base Wing Inspector General Wing Inspection Team member Jan. 8, 2014 on Grand Forks AFB, N.D. The 319th Air Base Wing Inspector General office performed its first inspection recently under a new set of guidelines on the 319th Operations Support Squadron RAPCON tower. Crawley was named the Grand Forks Air Force Base Warrior of the Week for the first week of October 2014.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis)

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Master Sgt. David Crawley from the 319th Air Base Wing Inspector General’s office and Members of other base organizations each take turns to render one final salute towards the memorial created in honor of Military Working Dog Aron during a memorial service held May 15, 2014, at the Prairie Rose Chapel on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The Belgian Malinois was humanely euthanized on May 7, 2014, after it was discovered he was dying of cancer. Although Crawley now works for the base Inspector General's office, the bonds he created with his fellow dog-handlers and their four-legged friends is one he cherishes and apprecaites having. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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(From left to right),Tech. Sgt. Mark Ochoa, 319th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, Nick/J252, a military working dog with the 319th SFS and Tech. Sgt. David Crawley, 319th SFS MWD handler, prepare to formally retire Nick, Oct. 6 at Heritage Hall on Grand Forks Air Force Base. Nick was adopted by his former handler, Sergeant Crawley. Crawley, who was named the Grand Forks Air Force Base Warrior of the Week for the first week of October 2014, now works as a senior NCO for the base Inspector General's office. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Johnny Saldivar)

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Warrior of the Week: Master Sgt. David Crawley

Published Oct. 1, 2014
By Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis
319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

Rank and name: Master Sgt. David Crawley

Unit: 319th Air Base Wing/IG

Duty title: Inspector General Inspector

Time in service: 19 years, 7 months

Hometown: Ariton, Ala.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?

I was like many other Airmen when I joined the Air Force; I joined for the benefits. But when I reenlisted, my view changed on this particular question. My reason for reenlistment wasn't focused on my needs anymore; I now had a desire to take on my responsibilities as an NCO. I now find that the Airmen (Big A) I serve with and their progression and passion are what is most important. If I, as a senior NCO, can inspire and instill the qualities into our Airmen that make our Air Force better for the future, then I feel that I have achieved my goal.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?

The thing I'm most proud of as a Warrior of the North is having the pprivilege of supervising our Airmen! Through the good and the bad times, our Airmen are constantly learning and being shaped into our future leaders.

What is your favorite part of your job?

Through working with the IG I have had the great opportunity to see the inner workings of the wing. Also, through inspecting the units I have learned a great deal as to how we all work together to accomplish the wing's mission.

Who inspires you and why?

I have found inspiration in a few past supervisors who were a bit untraditional. I am also inspired by my family; they are always there to motivate me and keep me strong.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather?

The first thing that made me think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place was the experience of seeing so many new and exciting opportunities open up to me once I got out in the local community and made some contacts and friends through different organizations.

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