Top Saber Performer Published Feb. 27, 2009 By Staff Reports 52 FW/PA SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Anthony Alvarez, a fire fighter with the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Feb. 20-26. (Courtesy Photo) Name: Airman 1st Class Anthony Stephen Alvarez Unit: 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Duty title: Firefighter Hometown: Lake Elsinore, Calif. Years in Service: One year, seven months Why joined: To be a role model for my siblings and cousins as well as make my parents proud I am their son. Family: Father, Anthony, mother, Genevieve; sisters Kathy, Danielle, Cheyenne; and brother coming soon Hobbies: Coaching youth sports and traveling Favorite aspect of job: Doing my part -- helping someone who is having the worst day in his or her life Most memorable AF experience: Shadow Day with Col. William F. Nadolski and Chief Master Sgt. Scott T. Wilson at the fire station.