Warrior of the Week: A1C Daniel Elmore

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  • By Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  
Rank and name: Airman 1st Class Daniel Elmore

Unit: Grand Forks Air Force Base Honor Guard

Duty title: Ceremonial Guardsman

Time in service:  1 year, 10 months

Hometown: Lewisville, N.C.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? 
Serving in the Air Force is important to me because I became part of something bigger than just myself that will provide opportunities to those who can meet the challenge.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
My most proud accomplishment as a Warrior of the North would be getting the opportunity to be part of Honor Guard and showing respect to all those who served before me.

What is your favorite part of your job?
The favorite part of my job is traveling throughout the Midwest and meeting new people along the way.

Who or what inspires you and why?
My grandfather, Gilbert Woolard, who served in the Korean War, inspired me to join the Air Force. My grandfather told stories about piloting his F-86 Sabre in the war and his numerous enemy incursions.

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 think Grand Forks AFB was a cool place had to be when I noticed that everyone was friendly including the local community.