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Incentive Flight Program

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --  Staff Sgt. Montrell Bryant, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares to take an incentive flight Oct. 17, 2008. Sergeant Bryant earned his incentive flight for his selection as Maintenance Superior Performer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Allen Pollard)

Name: Staff Sgt. Montrell Bryant

Unit: 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Duty title: Crew chief

Hometown: Augusta, Ga., and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Years in Service: Five years and 10 months

Why joined: Travel and education

Family: My wife, Tameika and son, Amir

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, video games and remote-controlled cars

Favorite aspect of job: Knowing the maintenance I performed on a jet will allow a pilot to go up and do his job and return home safely.

Most memorable AF experience: Cool temporary duties, such as airshows, this incentive flight and meeting many people who have made good impressions on my life.

Favorite part of F-16 flight: Being above the clouds, pulling 7Gs, the great scenery and having Capt. Travis "Bandit" Keenan as my pilot.

Previous flying experience: None

What award earned the flight: Maintenance Superior Performer

Any advice to future fliers or advice received before flight: Hydrate and just have fun! Also, it helps to breathe the way they tell you to.

Description of experience: It is like another world up there.