Top Saber Performer Published Nov. 5, 2010 By Public Affairs 52nd Fighter Wing SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Hawkins Unit: 606th Air Control Squadron Duty title: vehicle and vehicular equipment maintenance technician Hometown: Modesto, CA Years in Service: eight years. Why joined: To provide a secure life for my family and me Family: Wife, Jessica, son, Brody, and daughter, Julia Belle Hobbies: Spending time with my family whether it's traveling, watching my kids play sports or just relaxing around the house. I'm also an avid student of mixed martial arts and a member of the Spangdahlem MMA club. Favorite aspect of job: Knowing whether it's moving personnel and cargo, pulling aircraft or providing emergency response, we keep the Air Force rolling. Most memorable AF experience: It was back at my first duty station. I was downtown and a four-year-old boy walked up to me, shook my hand and said, "Thank you." I was moved; I then realized I was a part of something great. How do you make responsible choices: I remember that the consequences of my actions not only affect me, but my family and friends as well.