Super Saber Performer Published July 17, 2014 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Airman 1st Class Tessa Boyea Unit: 52nd Contracting Squadron Duty title: Contract Specialist Hometown: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Years in Service: 2 years Why joined: I wanted a challenge, and a sense of stability, security, and pride. Family: Mother, father, two sisters, brother, and a doberman Hobbies: Bodybuilding, ice hockey, crosswords, guitar, reading Favorite aspect of job: The camaraderie and development within the unit and individually. Most memorable Air Force experience: My adventure while first arriving at Spangdahlem Air Base. My culture shock was embraced with a warm welcome How do you make responsible choices: Every conscious moment there is a choice or decision to be made - whether big or small, they all cumulate to determine our overall quality of life. I make responsible choices by weighing the outcomes and learning from prior experiences.