Team Osan Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Ruben Vega

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  

Name: Airman 1st Class Ruben Vega

Unit: 51th Security Forces Squadron

Job title: Security Forces Entry Controller

Job description and its impact on the overall mission:  During armistice operations, I am responsible for controlling the entry and exit of personnel to and from the installation and restricted areas.  During wartime operations, I am a member of base security operations flight.

Time in military: One year and Three months

Time in Osan: Nine months

DEROS: July 2015 

Family: Father Ruben Vega Sr and Mother Diana Vega

Hometown: Sparks, NV 

Hobbies: Listen to music in my spare time as well as hang out with friends

Why did you join the military? : I joined the military for the purpose of receiving my degree in criminal justice as well gaining experience in the law enforcement field to better improve my skill set to use in the civilian world as a police officer.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years or 20 years? : I see myself either reenlisting in the military or being a civilian police officer with the Reno Police Department.

What do you do for fun here? : I hang out with friends either on base or out in Seoul to the Suwon mall or any other places to hang out.

What is your favorite Air Force memory or story? : My favorite memory would have to be when I saw my family after I graduated from Security Forces Tech School.

What accomplishments are you most proud of? : The accomplishments I am most proud of is graduating from BMT and Tech School, as well as passing my CDCs and getting through the Combat Readiness Course.

Who are your role models? : My role models are my Mother and Father; they have shown me support and have encouraged me to do my best everyday.