Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jared Rodgers

Airman 1st Class Jared Rodgers, a water and fuel system maintenance apprentice with the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, stands outside of the Jetter truck Jan. 28, 2013 on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Rodgers was recently appointed to be the lead operator of the truck, which is used to flush out sewer mains and prevent blockings between base buildings and the water treatment lagoons. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Zachiah Roberson)

Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jared Rodgers

Published Jan. 30, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Zachiah Roberson
319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Jared Rodgers

Unit: 319th Civil Engineer Squadron

Duty title: Water and Fuel System Maintenance apprentice

Time in Service: 1 year, 6 months

Time at Grand Forks: 1 year

Hometown: Whitesboro, Texas

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? I feel like serving in the Air Force gives me a sense of honor and pride to know I'm serving my country and its people. I can wake up every day knowing I'm doing something with my life.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why? I'm most proud of the moment when I was put in charge of the jetter truck and the sewer recurring work program. It was then my responsibility to train other Airmen to better their understanding and abilities with the jetter truck.

What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is being able to work with so many different people from all around the world; learning about different cultures and other aspects of life.

Who inspires you and why? Tech. Sgt. Stanley Miller, 319th CES water fuels system maintenance technician, inspires me. His mellow attitude, mixed with assertive force and demand for respect is what I picture when I think of a leader.

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 wide open spaces up here are amazing, plus you can hunt almost anywhere.