Super Saber Performer Published March 15, 2012 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Staff Sgt. Joseph Asprocolas Unit: 702nd Munitions Support Squadron Duty title: Communication maintenance technician Hometown: Edison, N.J. Years in Service: Five years Why joined: I joined for the opportunity to give back some of my work experience in order to apply it to a new career in the Air Force. Family: Wife, Jennifer; and son, Aiden Hobbies: Aviation, remote control aircraft, camping, skiing/snowboarding, and just about anything else outdoors. Favorite aspect of job: My favorite aspect of the job is the satisfaction of fixing and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced, no-nonsense environment. For anyone who maintains anything, depending how hard it is to find the problem, it makes discovering the solution that much more rewarding. Most memorable Air Force experience: My most memorable Air Force experience was a deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq. It was evident each day the equipment we maintained had a direct impact on the day-to-day mission. How do you make responsible choices: Always have a plan, and if yours falls through, call someone who may have a better one.