Incentive flight program Published Sept. 8, 2008 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Staff Sgt. Crystal Partida, 52nd Operations Support Squadron, prepares to take an incentive flight Sept. 5. Sgt. Partida earned her incentive flight for winning the United States Air Forces in Europe Air Traffic Controller of the Year. Name: Staff Sgt. Crystal Partida Unit: 52nd Operations Support Squadron Duty title: tower watch supervisor Hometown: Austin, Texas Years in Service: five years Why joined: To serve my country Family: Mom, dad, brother and sister Hobbies: I like all kinds of sports Favorite aspect of job: Every day is something different, and the challenge of getting aircraft safely on the ground. Most memorable Air Force experience: The F-16 Fighting Falcon incentive flight and deploying. Favorite part of F-16 flight: Flying upside down. Previous flying experience: None What award earned the flight: United States Air Forces Europe Air Traffic Controller of the Year Any advice to future fliers or advice received before flight: Listen to all the information provided in the briefings. All of the briefers did a great job of letting me know what to expect and how to handle the situation. Description of experience: Unforgettable! It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!