Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Carter Lancaster

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  • By Senior Airman Zachiah Roberson
  • 319 Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  
Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Carter Lancaster

Unit: 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron

Duty Title: Traffic Management Apprentice

Time in Service: 1 year

Hometown: Lafayette, Ind.

Why is serving with the Air Force and its Airmen important to you?
In my 20 years of life so far I have learned that if you do good for someone, or help someone in need, there is always a greater outcome in any situation you are involved in. Many people join the service in general for a job or to make money; in my opinion these are the wrong reasons. I joined the Air Force because I wanted to help people in need and be able to serve my country. One thing that I truly believe in is the relationship and brotherhood between Airmen.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
My greatest accomplishment since I have been at Grand Forks AFB would be finishing my Career Development Courses. Even though I only had two volumes to cover, I was happy with my test score and glad to have them done with. I was ready to focus on my college education and most importantly my job.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my job is knowing that in some way I have helped the Air Force. In logistics, we keep equipment and mission-critical items moving no matter what. Nothing moves without LRS!

Who inspires you and why?
My immediate family members are the ones who inspire me the most. I always want to be able to make my parents and my older brother proud. I always strive to prove to my brother, who is prior-enlisted Army, that Airmen are at an equal level as Soldiers.

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 people are what make Grand Forks AFB what it really is! This being my first base, I was a little nervous when I drove through the gate for the first time. I was afraid that it was going to be like basic training all over again, but when I started going around the base with my sponsor, I saw that Grand Forks AFB was not a bad place at all and that everyone has a great attitude toward his or her job and the Air Force.