Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Jacob Wright

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wright, 373rd Support Squadron, knowledge operations management technician, sorts through mail at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2014. Among Wright’s normal operations of administrative support, he also handles incoming mail and parcels within his squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick S. Ciccarone/Released)

Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Jacob Wright

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wright, 373rd Support Squadron, knowledge operations management technician, poses in front of the Misawa Security Operations Center welcome sign at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2014. Along with other members of the MSOC, Wright provides communications, maintenance, and administrative support to personnel at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick S. Ciccarone/Released)

Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Jacob Wright

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 373rd Support Squadron chose Senior Airman Jacob Wright, knowledge operations management technician, to be their Wild Weasel of the Week.

What's your daily mission?
Our mission is to provide communications, maintenance and administrative support at the Misawa Security Operations Center.

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy the daily challenge of learning more about my job in addition to helping others.

Why did you choose to serve in the military?
I want to provide a stable life for my family and get the schooling benefits the military offers.

What is your favorite thing about being in Japan?
I love how friendly the Japanese community is and I enjoy the food as well.

Who has been your best mentor and what have they taught you?
Tech. Sgt. John Haraguchi has shown me what it means to be a top-notch Airman and person. He has taught me a lot about the Air Force and has been a great friend in the process.

How long have you been stationed at Misawa?
2 years, 10 months

How long have you been in the Air Force?
3 years, months

Goals you want to achieve or meet while in Misawa?
I would like to leave my predecessors in a good position and leave behind a good reputation.

Supervisor comments:
"Airman Wright has been a huge asset to the team by being effective and flexible in and out work. He is motivated and continues to set the example amongst his peers. He consistently displays professionalism when preforming any task he's given and I am proud to have him as a wingman in today's Air Force." - Master Sgt. Latoya E. McCants, 373rd SPTS systems engineering flight chief.