Top Saber Performer

Published June 30, 2008
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Juan R. Garcia, 52nd Comptroller Squadron NCOIC Special Actions for Retirements and Separations, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of June 20-26.

Name: Staff Sgt. Juan R. Garcia
Unit: 52nd Comptroller Squadron
Duty title: NCOIC, Special Actions for Retirements and Separations
Hometown: Fort Lupton, CO
Years in service: 9 yrs, and 6 months
Why joined: To go to school and see the world
Family: Wife, Janice, daughter Essiah (1 yr) and Sister in-law Sylvia (16)
Hobbies: Racquet Ball, traveling and biking in the Eifel
Favorite aspect of job: Helping AF members with the transition to civilian life, especially retirees. I give them facts for different separation options so they can make the most informed decision on how, where and when to separate from the AF.
Most memorable Air Force experience: Being stationed at Spangdahlem because the awesome mission here and the travel opportunities to see Europe.