Airman Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Armando Soler II Published Dec. 21, 2011 By Staff Reports 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Name: Tech. Sgt. Armando Soler II Unit: 51st Maintenance Operations Squadron - Quality Assurance Job title: Quality Assurance Inspector Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Perform quality verification inspections and personal evaluations on over 1,200 assigned maintenance technicians. Support assigned F-16 and A-10 aircraft valued at over 1.4 billion dollars in the execution of the 51st Fighter Wing's flying hour program. Develops and implement Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program to ensure quality and safety of maintenance performed. Initiates action reports when additional attention is required to resolve adverse maintenance training and/or trends. Time in the military: 14 years and 4 months Time at Osan: 19 months DEROS: May 2012 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Hobbies: Softball, Darts, and watching movies. Why did you join the military? I have always wanted to work on aircraft since I was a little kid. The Air force gave me the opportunity to do just that. Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? In 10 years I see myself as a senior master sergeant working my way towards chief master sergeant. In 20 years I see myself owning my own bar on the beach in Florida and relaxing. What do you do for fun here? I like to take in the culture. I travel by train to different cities and just walk around observing the culture and heritage of this country. What is the best part of being at Osan? Being in a foreign country. Not everyone can do and see the wonderful and historic things that we do. When my children get older and start learning about the different wars, especially the Korean War, I can show them pictures of the DMZ and the country. What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? I was deployed and was able to launch an aircraft that carried Saddam Hussein to his first trial date. I literally stood 20 feet from him. It is something that I was proud to be a part of and will never forget. What accomplishment are you most proud of? The things I am most proud of are my two children. No matter how many times I deploy or do a short tour they are very understanding of what it is I do and support me 100 percent. Without their support and love it would be hard. Who are your role models? My role model is my father. He is the strongest, caring, and supportive person I know. I strive everyday to ensure that he will be proud of whatever I do.