Super Saber Performer

Published July 10, 2014
By Staff Reports
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Airman 1st Class Kali S. Birk

Unit: 52nd Security Forces Squadron

Duty title: Security Forces Member

Hometown: Thayer, Illinois

Years in Service: Two years

Why joined: It was always something I said I would do. When the time came, my parents signed off, and I joined.

Family: My mother, step-father and three sisters

Hobbies: Working out, visiting places I haven't been before, trying new foods, four-wheeling and paintballing.

Favorite aspect of job: Responding to a call where my presence is actually helping someone.

Most memorable Air Force experience: While deployed to Africa, I was chased by a warthog.

How do you make responsible choices: It is not a hard thing to do when I know what is right and what is wrong. I grew up with a good family and always kept good people as friends.