Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon

Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon, 14th Fighter Squadron, hands a folder to a customer at the 14 FS Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2014. Dixon's job as a knowledge operations specialist postures him to be able to work with all DoD departments seamlessly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn)

Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon

Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon, 14th Fighter Squadron, stands next to his squadron's seal at the 14 FS Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2014. Dixon works as a knowledge operations specialist and assists 14 FS personnel with various additional duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Derek VanHorn)

Wild Weasel of the Week: Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon

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 14th Fighter Squadron chose Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon, administrative specialist, as its Wild Weasel of the Week.

What's your daily mission?
To provide administrative support to the 14th Fighter Squadron. I support the organizational commanders by performing a variety of tasks including office management, human resources, executive staff support and official mail.

What do you enjoy about your job?
I get to travel all over the world and support different units in all branches of service.

Why did you choose to serve in the military?
Most of my family served in the U.S. Army, but I wanted to try something different, so I joined the Air Force.

What is your favorite thing about being in Japan?
Experiencing the Japanese culture.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her?
Master Sgt. Samay Thaboun, who taught me you should always take care of your people.

Time in Misawa: 1 year, 2 months

Time in military: 6 years

Goals you want to achieve or meet while in Misawa?
I'd like to complete my Community College of the Air Force degree and make the rank of technical sergeant.

Supervisor's remarks: "Staff Sgt. Terrance Dixon is the consummate quiet professional. He made a tremendous difference in the squadron when he stepped up to fill the gap left by our outgoing unit program coordinator, expertly handling complex personnel issues despite limited notice and preparation. He became an expert in a very short time and is now training our brand new unit program coordinator." -Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Cohen, 14th fighter squadron commander.