Square D Spotlight: SrA Michael Danilowski

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RAF Mildenhall, England --  

Name and Rank: Michael Danilowski, SrA

Unit: 351st Air Refueling Squadron

Duty Title: NCO in charge of Safety/ boom operator instructor

Time in Service: 4 yrs

Time at Mildenhall: 3 yrs

Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.

Hobbies: Playing foosball and the guitar

Core Value Portrayed: Integrity

How does the individual portray that core value?
SrA Danilowski consistently holds himself to a very high standard in his professional and personal life.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
I serve because I feel it is my duty to do so. As an American, for all the rights we have, for the freedom we hold I serve to protect and maintain those. Being a part of the mobility forces I am fortunate enough to sometimes see and be a part of something much bigger than myself. I also serve because it is my honor to serve my country; it is a way for me to show gratitude to those that served before me. Being a boom operator, I have refueled cargo aircraft on their way to the area of responsibility to take troops and equipment to the fight and fighters directly supporting troops on the ground. I have refueled aircraft that would not have been able to make it back without the fuel we gave them. I am very thankful to be able to serve and wear this uniform.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
I cannot say I am more proud of one thing I have done over another. I am proud to be a part of it all. I am proud to serve with the people I have flown with in my time at RAF Mildenhall.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?
I would like to complete my bachelor's degree in psychology.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Being a boom operator instructor and flying with students. It's gratifying to see the progression from the time they first arrive on station and being under my supervision and then to go on to flying high priority missions on their own.

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