Super Saber Performer Published Jan. 7, 2011 By Public Affairs 52nd Fighter Wing SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Super Saber Performer Name: Staff Sgt. Michael A. Hughes Unit: 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Duty title: Weapons load team chief Hometown: Gahanna, Ohio Years in Service: Nine Why joined: Service to country, school and travel Family: Five-year-old son, Patrick, and four-year-old daughter, Myra Hobbies: Traveling and anything outdoors Favorite aspect of job: Mentoring young Airmen! Most memorable Air Force experience: The day I made Staff Sergeant. How do you make responsible choices: I learn from other peoples' mistakes so I don't make them. I always have a plan, stick to that plan and then execute! When all else fails I always talk to my section leadership; they've never let me down!