Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Richard Walls

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  • By Senior Airman Zachiah Roberson
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  
Name: Airman 1st Class Richard Walls

Unit and Job: 319th Contracting Flight contract administrator

Time in Service: 1 year, 6 months

Time at Grand Forks: 1 year

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.

Why is serving in the Air Force Important to you?
I enlisted in the Air Force with the goal of not only learning a new skill set in something I'd enjoy but also to make a better life for my family. With the opportunities the Air Force has given me, I am very fortunate to be able to say those goals have been met.

What accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
Being that I work in contracting, no one really knows what we do. Little do they know, without the "Small but Mighty" Contracting Flight, they wouldn't be able to have half the things they do now. I'm proud to say that I am part of that great group.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite thing about my job is definitely the camraderie in my office. Everyone is so helpful and so giving I couldn't have asked for a better group of co-workers.

Who Inspires you and why?
My mom is my true inspiration, without her I wouldn't have accomplished the things I have to this day. Since I was young, she has always pushed me to try my best in everything I do.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather?
Being an outdoorsman, I love the fishing hunting and trail riding that North Dakota has to offer, despite the fact that you can only enjoy the outdoors four months out of the year.