Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Berta

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  • By Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  Rank and name: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Berta

Unit: 319th Comptroller Squadron

Duty title: Financial Services Technician

Time in service:  1 Year, 11 months

Hometown: Atascadero, Calif.

Your age: 21 

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? 

Serving the Air Force is important to me because it gives me the chance to better myself each day and lets me focus on the goals that are important to me.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?

It is hard to choose a single example but it would have to be when an employee came to my office with issues causing him not to receive his pay. Being part of the process that enabled him to get the money necessary to feed his family and pay the bills was highly rewarding.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of the job is when I find the information needed to help the customer.

Who inspires you and why?

The person who inspires me is my father. He is something I try to match in work ethic, attention to detail, and integrity in all things.

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 first thing that made me thing Grand Forks was a cool place was the people I am able to work with.

How do you apply the wing commander's principles of 'passion, professionalism and proficiency'?

I apply myself to professionalism, passion and proficiency by striving to know enough to help the customer understand the problem with clarity and know the options available with insight into which one would best fit the customer's needs.