Wild Weasel of the Week: A1C Christian Pak

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Pak, materiel management journeyman, checks a serial number on equipment in the aircraft parts store at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2015. Pak does this regularly to ensure proper monetary accounting and inventory stock control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)

Wild Weasel of the Week: A1C Christian Pak

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Pak, poses in front of stored aircraft parts at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2015. As a materiel management journeyman, Pak manages the complex logistics of getting the right aircraft parts to the right place at the right time. Pak’s is responsible for mission support, the customer service unit, mobility, and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Rucker/Released)

Wild Weasel of the Week: A1C Christian Pak

Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.

The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron chose Airman 1st Class Christian Pak, materiel management journeyman, to be their Wild Weasel of the Week.

What is your daily mission?
I maintain thousands of Mobility Readiness Spares Packages to ensure they are in a constant state of readiness to be deployed world-wide at a moment's notice. I also provide daily logistical support for two air mobility units and 44 F-16 Fighting Falcons by managing six stockrooms consisting of 42,500 critical aircraft assets.

What do you enjoy about your job?
Constantly completing daily challenges. I always have the opportunity to learn something new.

Why did you choose to serve in the Air Force?
I grew up in a military family and have always wanted to be part of the military.

What is your favorite thing about living in Japan?
My favorite things about Japan are the people and traveling.

Who has been your best mentor and what have they taught you?
All of my supervisors have been great because they've taught me how to perform my daily duties and what it takes to be a leader.

How long have you been stationed at Misawa?
19 months

How long have you been in the Air Force?
23 months

What goals do you want to meet while at Misawa?
To learn my job as much as possible and positively influence other people.

What goals do you want to meet during your Air Force career?
To serve at least 20 years in the military if possible.

Where's your hometown?
Seoul, South Korea

Supervisor's comments:
"Airman 1st Class Christian Pak is an outstanding Airman who volunteers for numerous programs within the base and community. Some highlights were the Misawa Air Fest, Special Olympics, Lake Ogawara Clean-up and Children's Cultural Exchange. He was also named 35 LRS 2014 Airman of the Year, selected for senior airman below-the-zone, recently moved to the Aircraft Parts Store, and is already running a shift by himself." - Staff Sgt. Jennifer Harvey, 35 LRS aircraft part store supervisor.