Warrior of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Shawn Squires

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

Rank and name: Tech. Sgt. Shawn Squires

Unit: 319th Civil Engineer Squadron

Duty title: Unit Security/Safety Manager

Time in service: 16 years, 1 month

Hometown: Gilroy, Calif.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving in the Air Force is important to me because it has given me the opportunity to serve my country and improve myself and also gave me amazing opportunities throughout the years.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?
I am proud of my time being an NCO and mentor as a Warrior of the North. The reason being is I get the chance to train and guide Airman for working stateside or abroad. Knowing that I have the right "tools" to make sure that they understand the big picture of what we do and why we do it is amazing. It is an extension of what we call a "family" and we try to make sure they are taken care of.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my job is working with and training fellow civil engineers to complete the mission

Who inspires you and why?
My family inspires me because they always support me and are proud of my accomplishments.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather?
What I love about Grand Forks Air Force Base is that it is very family oriented and the members of the installation are close knit.