Incentive Flight Program Published Nov. 4, 2008 SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Col. Julie Robel., 3 rd Air Force Mission Support Squadron, prepares to take an incentive flight Oct. 30, 2008. Col Robel earned her incentive flight for her selection as best Mission Support Squadron in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Allen Pollard) Name: Col. Julie M. Robel Unit: 3rd AF/A1 Duty title: 3rd AF Director, Manpower, Personnel and Services Hometown: Baltimore Years in Service: 21 years Why joined: To be a pilot Family: Col. Rick Robel, husband Hobbies: Skiing and biking Favorite aspect of job: Working with the people and helping them if possible. Most memorable AF experience: Working in Prague, Czech Republic as part of the military-to-military team Favorite part of F-16 flight: Everything Previous flying experience: T-37 Tweet and F-15 Eagle (both incentive rides) What award earned the flight: Being named the Best Mission Support Squadron in the Air Force. Any advice to future fliers or advice received before flight: Don't think too much about getting sick -- just enjoy the flight! Description of experience: Overall a very positive experience that demonstrates how hard our Airmen work.