Super Saber Performer Published Sept. 23, 2013 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Name: Tech. Sgt. Terrence Baptiste Unit: 52nd Force Support Squadron Duty title: Manpower Analyst Hometown: New Orleans, La. Years in Service: 16 Why joined: I joined the U.S. Air Force in 9th grade with JROTC. When I graduated high school I decided to continue the awesome journey. I'm very glad I did! Family: I've been married to my best friend for ten wonderful years. We can't wait to one day show our future kid(s) all the great places we've seen together. Hobbies: Sports, spending time with my wife and taking care of others. It's a sure fire plus when I can combine these things. Favorite aspect of job: Knowing that what I do is important. Leaders at the top levels have to make decisions based on info or Intel gathered in the field. I provide validated information on our most precious resource, Manpower requirements. In that way I feel like Special Ops... Most memorable Air Force experience: Performing guidon duties in basic and The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard. How do you make responsible choices: By remembering that I have the choice to be a positive or negative force, and choosing to be positive. God has blessed me with a life full of incredible obstacles. In those moments we find out who we are, I'm pleased with the results.