Top Saber Performer Published April 10, 2009 SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. Donald Gleason, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron NCOIC of the programs section, is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of April 17-23, 2009. Name: Tech Sgt. Donald Gleason Unit: 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Duty title: NCOIC of the programs section Hometown: Skaneateles, N.Y. Years in Service: 14 Why joined: I wanted to follow in my uncle's footsteps who honorably served multiple tours in Vietnam in the U.S. Air Force. Family: I'm married to my loving wife, Valerie, and have raised five wonderful children Hobbies: I love to travel throughout Germany to experience our host nation's wonderful culture and make a lifetime worth of memories while I am stationed in Europe. Favorite aspect of job: Having the opportunity to meet everyone that makes up the 52nd AMXS. Most memorable Air Force experience: When I had the privilege of having an American flag flown over Afghanistan in my honor by the 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit "Fear the hog."