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Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Paul Wells

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Unit: 51MXS

Job title: Aircrew Egress Systems specialist

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Maintains aircraft egress systems including ejection seats, canopies, hatches, and modules; explosive components; subsystems; and related support equipment. Ensures the integrity of the pilot's seat and canopy & the safe escape of the pilot in an emergency.

Time in the military: 6 years

Time at Osan: 1.5 years

DEROS: April 2013

Family:
My wife, Mihyun Kim.

Hometown: Ravena, NY

Hobbies: Biking, hiking, and studying Korean.

Why did you join the military? To travel the world.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? Back in Korea for retirement.

What do you do for fun here? Going out to eat, meeting friends, and  traveling.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? Doing a rabbit roundup at Aviano Air Base.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Getting married.

Who are your role models? Ahn Sahng-hong