Top Saber Performer

Published April 10, 2009

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. Donald Gleason, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron NCOIC of the programs section, is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of April 17-23, 2009.

Name: Tech Sgt. Donald Gleason
Unit: 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Duty title: NCOIC of the programs section
Hometown: Skaneateles, N.Y.
Years in Service: 14
Why joined: I wanted to follow in my uncle's footsteps who honorably served multiple tours in Vietnam in the U.S. Air Force.
Family: I'm married to my loving wife, Valerie, and have raised five wonderful children
Hobbies: I love to travel throughout Germany to experience our host nation's wonderful culture and make a lifetime worth of memories while I am stationed in Europe.
Favorite aspect of job: Having the opportunity to meet everyone that makes up the 52nd AMXS.
Most memorable Air Force experience: When I had the privilege of having an American flag flown over Afghanistan in my honor by the 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit "Fear the hog."