Top Saber Performer

Published June 13, 2008
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. Kerri R. Björkholm, 52nd Operations Support Squadron Antiterrorism and Force Protection NCOIC, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of June 6-12.

Name: Tech. Sgt. Kerri R. Björkholm
Unit: 52 OSS
Duty title: NCOIC, Antiterrorism/Force Protection
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Years in service: 13
Why I joined: At 18, I had spent my whole life in school and was ready for a new challenge and wanted to see the world...I accomplished both.
Family: My parents, sister, brother-in-law, two nephews and godson
Hobbies: Traveling, Boating, Water Sports
Favorite aspect of job: Being a supervisor...I've found that to be the most rewarding and challenging aspect of any job.
Most memorable Air Force experience: Being on the first C-17 to fly an Operation DEEP FREEZE mission to Antarctica. Not many people get to experience something like that and I am truly grateful for that and so many other amazing opportunities I've had in the Air Force.