Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Aaron Brandon

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  • By Airman 1st Class Derek VanHorn
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs


Name & rank:
Airman 1st Class Aaron Brandon

Unit & job: 69th Maintenance Squadron, ground systems maintenance technician

Time in service: 2 years

Time at Grand Forks AFB:
1 year

Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?

I believe the Air Force can be a great career choice or a good option if you do not know what the next step in your life may be.

Who do you accredit your accomplishments as a Warrior of the North to?

I honestly wouldn't be able to do my job if I wasn't surrounded by terrific wingmen and active NCOs and senior NCOs.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of the job is being able to intermingle with a lot of different people to get just one job done.

Who Inspires you and why?

The people who inspire me are the people whom I see the most, my co-workers!

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

Grand Forks AFB is a great place to become more mature spiritually and financially.