Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Edward James Broz

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  • By Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez
  • 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE, N.D. --  

Rank and name: Staff Sgt. Edward James Broz

Unit: 69th Maintenance Squadron

Duty title: Aircraft metals technology craftsman

Time in service: 7 years, 2 months

Hometown: Lake Worth, Fla.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving in the Air Force is important to me because I'm able to give something back to my country and that gives me a sense of pride.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
I would have to say my proudest moment so far is being named the Warrior of the Week. It feels pretty cool to be recognized for the work you do.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my job is not doing the same tasks every day because our section is always tasked with new and unique jobs, which keeps things interesting.

Who or what inspires you and why?
I'm inspired by my dad (Edward Jerry Broz Jr.) because he has many talents. Whether it be preparing a new recipe as a Chef, diving for lobster as a commercial diver, or working on home improvement projects he always seems to amaze me with his talents.

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 Air Force Base was cool a place was its proximity to the Greenway Bike trails because I enjoy riding my mountain bike on the weekends with my coworkers. Although I think the base fitness center is an excellent facility I also like the idea that there are other great places to work out outside of the base like the Choice Health and Fitness Center in the city of Grand Forks. It's the biggest gym I've been to. I really enjoy working out there.