Super Saber Performer Published July 10, 2014 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Airman 1st Class Kali S. Birk Unit: 52nd Security Forces Squadron Duty title: Security Forces Member Hometown: Thayer, Illinois Years in Service: Two years Why joined: It was always something I said I would do. When the time came, my parents signed off, and I joined. Family: My mother, step-father and three sisters Hobbies: Working out, visiting places I haven't been before, trying new foods, four-wheeling and paintballing. Favorite aspect of job: Responding to a call where my presence is actually helping someone. Most memorable Air Force experience: While deployed to Africa, I was chased by a warthog. How do you make responsible choices: It is not a hard thing to do when I know what is right and what is wrong. I grew up with a good family and always kept good people as friends.