Super Saber Performer Published June 26, 2013 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Airman 1st Class Kimberly Palacios Unit: 52nd Comptroller Squadron Duty title: Customer service technician Hometown: El Paso, Texas Years in Service: One year and nine months Why joined: My guardian was in the military. I got accustomed to the military life and decided to join. The coverage for college was also an incentive. Family: Father and step-mom, four sisters, one brother, and 17 nieces and nephews Hobbies: Playing tennis, horseback riding, reading, playing the piano, and hanging out with friends Favorite aspect of job: Helping people when they come in worried about a tough financial situation and knowing they leave relieved having been taken care of. Most memorable Air Force experience: Having the opportunity to come to another country. Being able to interact and work with local nationals and learning about their culture. How do you make responsible choices: I assess the situation and decide who is going to be affected by the choice I make. I ask myself, "Do the negatives outweigh the positives?"