Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Althea Hunter

Staff Sgt. Althea Hunter pedals for a children’s local charity during the Spin for Kids fundraiser on April 6, 2013, in the city of Grand Forks, N.D. Hunter was named the Grand Forks Air Force Warrior of the Week for the third week of April 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Navarro)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Althea Hunter

Staff Sgt. Althea Hunter, right, was named the Grand Forks Air Force Warrior of the Week for the third week of April 2013. Hunter works as the NCO in charge of the 319th Air Base Wing’s Equal Opportunity Office alongside Master Sgt. Tameka Parker, 319th ABW EO director. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Navarro)

Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Althea Hunter

Published April 17, 2013
By Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis
319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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

Name/Rank: Staff Sgt. Althea D. Hunter

Unit: 319 Air Base Wing

Duty Title: Equal Opportunity, NCO in charge

Time in Service: 10 years, 3 Months

Hometown: Queens, N.Y.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
I believe if you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. My freedom is something I stand for!

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
I am most proud being able to help people when they come to our office for assistance even if it is not equal opportunity-related.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my job is interacting with people; I have a great working relationship with my supervisor, I get to meet new people upon their arrival and I get to mingle with the folks who have been here for a while.

Who inspires you and why?
I am inspired by my mom, Delores. She is a hardworking, no-nonsense kind of woman.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather?
Considering that I am from what people refer to as the "concrete jungle," Grand Forks is a super safe place to be and to raise my kids.