Top Saber Performer Published May 21, 2010 By Public Affairs 52nd Fighter Wing SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Staff Sgt. Brian Rhodes Unit: 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Duty title: Fire protection crew chief Hometown: Chino Hills, Calif. Years in Service: Six years Why joined: Education and travel Family: Wife, Melissa, son, Caleb, and daughter, Kaylynn Hobbies: Playing football and softball, teaching my son how to play sports and watching the New York Jets Favorite aspect of job: The camaraderie and family life of the fire department Most memorable AF experience: Going on temporary duty to Normandy for the 64th anniversary of D-Day How do you make responsible choices: Never putting myself in a situation where I can't make a responsible choice and keeping my family in my thoughts