Super Saber Performer Published May 23, 2013 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Senior Airman Phillip Threlkeld Unit: 52nd Operations Support Squadron Duty title: Air traffic control journeyman Hometown: Huntsville, Ala. Years in Service: Three years Why joined: I joined the Air Force to support my family, serve my country and see the world. Family: My wife, Amber, and my daughter, Emma Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, geocaching and reading Favorite aspect of job: The adrenaline rush from controlling multiple aircraft in such a limited amount of airspace. Most memorable Air Force experience: Winning the Airman Leadership School John L. Levitow Award How do you make responsible choices: I simply do not take unnecessary risks that have the potential to negatively affect my family, my career or the life of another individual.