Super Saber Performer
By Staff Reports, 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published May 23, 2013
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --
Name: Senior Airman Phillip Threlkeld
Unit: 52nd Operations Support Squadron
Duty title: Air traffic control journeyman
Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.
Years in Service: Three years
Why joined: I joined the Air Force to support my family, serve my country and see the world.
Family: My wife, Amber, and my daughter, Emma
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, geocaching and reading
Favorite aspect of job: The adrenaline rush from controlling multiple aircraft in such a limited amount of airspace.
Most memorable Air Force experience: Winning the Airman Leadership School John L. Levitow Award
How do you make responsible choices: I simply do not take unnecessary risks that have the potential to negatively affect my family, my career or the life of another individual.