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Airman Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Joshua Plucinski

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Name: Joshua Plucinski

Unit: 51 SFS

Job title: Entry Controller

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: First line of defense for the base.

Time in the military: 10 months

Time at Osan: 4 months

DEROS: June 2013

Hometown: Manteno, Illinois

Hobbies: Reading, working out and working with MWD's.

Why did you join the military? I wanted a career that I could be proud of.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? Hopefully as either a Chief Master Sgt., or a commisioned officer.

What do you do for fun here? Work with the MWD's and travel.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? Going through CRC (combat readiness course) and seeing my commander (Lt. Col Beck) going through the same ruck march right there with us and supporting us the entire time.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? When I received Honor Graduate during basic training.

Who are your role models? Staff Sgt. Wylie, Staff Sgt. Edwards, and Mr. Tom Manion