Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jeconiah Jamir

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  • By Senior Airman Xavier Navarro
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  

Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Jeconiah Jamir

Unit: 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Duty Title: Equipment Accountability Apprentice

Time in Service: 18 months

Hometown: Manila, Philippines


Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
It allows me the opportunity to serve with U.S. Forces like my father, who was in the Navy for 22 years.  I also joined for educational benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill and tuition assistance.  I take full advantage of tuition assistance by taking classes like public speaking and fundamentals of management in order to earn my Community College of the Air Force Degree. The Air Force allows me the chance to travel the world and meet new people. I would like to travel to any European country, to go sight seeing and experience the culture. I look forward to new opportunities and challenging myself along the way.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
The moment and accomplishment I am most proud of as a Warrior of the North is when I finished my career development course (CDC) and earning a 92%. The average score for CDCs in my career field is 83 percent; it's been a while since my career field had a score over a 90 on its 5-level end of course test. I will always remember that moment due to the fact that I made a deal with my Chief, if I score a 90% or higher than he would take me out to lunch. This achievement is a real testament that hard work does pay off.

What is your favorite part of your job?
I enjoy going to each organization for our work center visits where we inventory Air Force owned assets and make sure assigned custodians are within compliance.  We travel to different locations within the area such as Caviler Air Force Station and Canada. This allows me to get out from behind my desk and interact with other Airmen on base to see the different day-to-day operations of each unit.

Who inspires you and why?
My work ethic mostly stems from my parents who taught me to take pride and ownership in everything I do. "If you're going to do it, do it right the first time," my parents always said. I also look to my senior leadership for mentorship and advice on how to advance in my career and make the most of my time in the Air Force.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather?
Like most Airmen at their first duty station, I had no car, so I walk everywhere. Along the way, people would ask if I needed a ride. I noticed right away that the people on base are very friendly and everyone looks out for one another. Also, I think we have a unique mission and I am proud to be a part of it...Razor Sharp!