Top Saber Performer Nov. 20-26

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Name: Senior Airman Jacob S. Cooney

Unit: American Forces Network Spangdahlem

Duty title: Broadcast Maintenance Technician

Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Years in Service: Four years

Why joined: The military is a tradition in my family. Both my father and grandfather retired from the military.

Family: Wife, Leslie and my dog, Tommy.

Hobbies: Football, traveling and furthering my education.

Favorite aspect of job: Knowing that the maintenance I perform affects so many people. There are 16,000 people listening to and watching our AFN services.

Most memorable AF experience: When I was recognized as a Superior Performer in our Nuclear Surety Inspection at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., in 2009 by the inspectors.

How I make responsible choices: I hold myself accountable for all of the decisions I make and constantly adapt and learn from my mistakes.