Super Saber Performer Published Oct. 27, 2011 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Staff Sgt. Veronica Wesley Unit: 52nd Communications Squadron Duty title: NCO in charge wing information assurance office Hometown: Lake Charles, La. Years in Service: 14 years Why joined: I joined the Air Force because I wanted to change the direction of my life. I did the un-expected by becoming the only female to join the armed forces in my family. Hobbies: Reading, traveling, fishing and horseback riding Favorite aspect of job: Helping customers resolve their information assurance issues. Most memorable Air Force experience: I landed at Kandahar International Airport in 2002 in the middle of the night to upgrade communications equipment. How do you make responsible choices: Learning from my mistakes and observing the actions of others helps me make better choices to avoid being irresponsible.