Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class James Rockwell

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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: Airman 1st Class James Rockwell

Unit: 319th Force Support Squadron

Duty Title: Shift Leader

Time in service: 1 Year, 11 Months

Hometown: Plainview, Texas

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?

Serving in the Air Force is important to me because I am a part of the world's greatest Air Force and it makes me proud to be a part of an outstanding tradition that I will be able to talk about for years to come.

What moment or accomplishment as a Warrior of the North are you most proud of and why?

I am most proud of being nominated for Senior Airman Below the Zone.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of my job is being able to interact with so many Airmen on a daily basis and getting to know the people I work with.

Who inspires you and why?

I am inspired by my father; he strives for excellence every day which motivates me to do the same.

What's the first thing that made you think Grand Forks Air Force Base was a cool place other than the temperature or weather?

One thing that I liked about Grand Forks when I got here were the similarities it has of my hometown, it gave me the feeling of being at home.