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    364th Training Squadron students earn ACE award

    WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    06.10.2019

    Story by Airman 1st Class Madeleine Jinks 

    82nd Training Wing

    SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – To earn the ACE award, an Airman must maintain a 100% average throughout an entire training course.



    Two Airmen from the 364th Training Squadron electrical and environmental course were able to remain dedicated to their training and earn this noteworthy award.



    Rank and Name: Airman 1st Class Patrick Lahey and Airman 1st Class Laura Sachwitz



    Unit: 364th Training Squadron



    Duty title: Electrical and environmental apprentice course students



    Hometown:

    Lahey- Castro Valley, California

    Sachwitz- St. Paul, Minnesota



    Time in Service:

    Both- 1 year



    Why I joined:

    Lahey- To start a new career that is practical and honorable

    Sachwitz- I grew up going to air shows and I’ve always loved aircraft. I also wanted to continue my education.



    Family:

    Lahey- Brothers, Taylor and Sean; Parents Mike and Mei-Lung

    Sachwitz- Siblings, Kirsten and Gabriel; Parents David and Elizabeth



    Hobbies:

    Lahey- Basketball, Volleyball, board games, reading

    Sachwitz- Fishing, hiking, traveling



    Favorite aspect of the job:

    Lahey- I love learning to work with my hands and navigate the systems

    Sachwitz- Working on the aircraft



    Most memorable Air Force experience:

    Lahey- The Airman’s run

    Sachwitz- My tech school experience of being taught by awesome instructors



    How do you make responsible choices:

    Lahey- I keep the movie “The End Game” in mind and execute accordingly

    Sachwitz- By remembering that I’m representing myself and my career field



    Instructor comment:

    “Lahey is one of the most dedicated students I’ve had in years.” - Robert Honeycutt, 364th TRS electrical and environmental course instructor



    “It was a pleasure to teach Airman 1st Class Sachwitz. She was an awesome student and dedicated Airman.” - Robert Honeycutt, 364th TRS electrical and environmental course instructor

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 06.10.2019
    Date Posted: 12.19.2019 12:07
    Story ID: 356499
    Location: WICHITA FALLS , TEXAS, US

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