Super Saber Performer Published June 6, 2014 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany- -- Rank / Name: Staff Sgt. Ulices G. Pereira-Velasco Unit: 52nd Dental Squadron Duty title: NCOIC, Dental Logistics Hometown: Ephrata, Wash. Years in Service: 10 years Why joined: I joined the Air Force in a time when I needed guidance and structure in my life. I wanted to have a career that made a difference in other people's lives. I thought the Air Force would encourage me to expand my horizons and test my limits both physically and mentally. Family: Happily married Hobbies: Weightlifting, painting, and character design Favorite aspect of job: Working with many aspects of logistics, tracking orders, projecting the budget for both supply and TDYs for our unit. Most memorable Air Force experience: Getting promoted to Senior Airman Below-The-Zone, receiving my bachelor's degree and getting orders to Germany. I have loved my experience here, both professionally and personally. I have been blessed with the opportunity to travel and visit countries that I never in my wildest dreams would have visited had I not joined the Air Force. How do you make responsible choices: I surround myself with positive individuals and people who inspire me to be a better leader and Airman.