Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Nelson Baez

Senior Airman Nelson Baez, a cargo movement specialist with the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron, loads a roll of cargo labels onto a tape dispenser April 4, 2013, at his work station at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Baez was selected as the base’s Warrior of the Week for the first week of April 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Cargo movement specialist: Senior Airman Nelson Baez

Senior Airman Nelson Baez, a cargo movement specialist with the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron, preps a package for transport on April 4, 2013, at his work station at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Baez ensures all corners and openings on packages are sealed in order to prevent leaks and exposure to weather elements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Nelson Baez

Published April 4, 2013
By Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez
319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

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

Rank and name: Senior Airman Nelson E. Baez

Unit: 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Duty title: Cargo Movement Specialist

Time in service: 4 years

Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the U.S. Air Force makes me feel I am making a huge difference in many people's lives; at the same time I have the pleasure to serve my country. I feel very proud to wake up every morning and get my uniform on, it's a privilege many people don't have.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why? One accomplishment I am proud of is coming to work every day and keep pushing myself to accomplish all my goals and dreams in the U.S. Air Force, I am pretty hard on myself.

What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is dealing with classified and hazardous shipments. These types of shipments are very delicate and require you to have skill, and attention to detail. I like making sure these items are processed the correct way to prevent things from going wrong.

Who inspires you and why? Every single person in my family is my inspiration. Each person has a way of inspiring me. Without them I would not be the kind of person I am today. Also, God is another big inspiration in my life because he keeps blessing me in many different ways and I have to be very grateful for that.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather? I really did not even know Grand Forks Air Force Base existed. At first I was pretty upset, but I got here and met several great people. I have been making the best of it and it is not really that bad, except the negative temperatures.