Super Saber Performer Published Jan. 19, 2012 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Staff Sgt. Eric Sims Unit: 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron Duty title: Aircraft Hydraulics Systems craftsman Hometown: Louisville, Ky. Years in Service: Nine and a half years. Why joined: Travel and education. Family: My 2-year-old son, Devin, and my wife, Doris. Hobbies: I enjoy crossfit and traveling. Favorite aspect of job: Fixing aircraft parts that will ensure the availability of aircraft for missions. Most memorable Air Force experience: The thing I remember the most is being part of the aid relief for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, in which we stayed in Thailand bringing supplies in for 30 days. How do you make responsible choices: When drinking, I always find a designated driver before I have to make a decision that could be influenced by alcohol.