Top Saber Performer

Published July 23, 2008
By Staff Reports
52 Fighter Wing Public Affairs

7/17.08 -- SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany - Airman 1st Class Virgil Papa, 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Journeyman, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of July 11-17. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Staci N. Miller

Name: Airman 1st Class Virgil Papa

Unit: 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron

Duty title: Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Journeyman

Hometown: San Diego, California

Years in Service: Two

Why joined: To make my dad proud and to make a difference.

Family: Single

Hobbies: Break dancing, basketball, football, soccer, cars and playing Wii.

Favorite aspect of job: Great co-workers, I call them friends that I can count on.

Most memorable AF experience: Attending Lt. Col. Coger's Dining in.