Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jacob Lanzer

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  • By Airman 1st Class Bonnie Grantham
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  Name: Airman 1st Class Jacob Lanzer

Unit: 319th Civil Engineering Squadron

Duty title: Electrical Systems Apprentice

Time in service: 1 year 6 months

Time on station: 1 year

Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving in the Air Force provides me the means of having a solid career while allowing me to serve my country in the best branch of armed service.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
My day-to-day job, because everything I do is supporting the mission in some way.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part about my job is knowing that I am able to ensure that all facilities on base have power to complete the mission.

How do you apply the wing commander's principles of 'passion, proficiency and professionalism'?
I have to be passionate about my job in order to perform to the best of my ability while remaining professional throughout all aspects.

Who or what inspires you and why?
Knowing that I live life on the edge every day, while dealing with very dangerous electricity, inspires me to be not only a better electrician, but also a better wingman.

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 like being a part of CES and being an electrician.