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Warrior of the Week, June 4 - June 8

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jose Luna Jr.
  • 57th 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Airman 1st Class Jose Luna Jr. is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. He is a vehicle operator/dispatcher with the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron. 

Time in Air Force:
1 year, 3 weeks

Time at Nellis:
3 months

Hometown:
Wilmington, Calif.

What do you do?
I drive, clean and service vehicles. There's more to it, but I try to keep things short and simple.

What do you drive, and how does it match your personality?
I drive a 1987 Suzuki Samurai. It's small and powerful. I can go anywhere on or off road. That's how it matches me, I guess.

What's your favorite movie quote/ what movie?
Scarface, "The world is yours."

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Never feel pain. Without feeling pain you can go on to do anything you want. You won't get hurt.

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?
A bird. You are free to go anywhere and see anything you want, unless you get sucked into a jet engine...

What's your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
Coach my T-ball team; when I'm not doing that I hang out at my family's house.

What are your favorite pizza toppings?
Pepperoni and pineapples

What song do you have on your mp3 player that you wouldn't want anyone else to know about?
I don't care what other people think about my music, so it doesn't matter.

Name one thing your co-workers don't know about you.
I have a 1966 El Camino waiting for me to finish back home.

Who's the greatest music artist to die too soon?
Tupac Shakur

What is your favorite song to karaoke?
I've only sang one song on Karaoke, it was from the movie Wedding Singer. It's by Adam Sandler, I don't remember the name though.

What stresses you out at your job, and how do you relieve stress?
I have nothing to stress over, do your job right the first time and you'll be great.

In high school, what were you - a dork, jock, or something else?
A skater/jock

If you trapped on a deserted island, what would you bring?
A rucksack ready for the field

What is your favorite AF uniform and why?
Full service dress, it looks sharp

If you could appear on any reality TV show, what would it be and why?
One of those shows where they race across America in cars for a lot of money

How do you remember your CAC at the end of the day?
It's always in my pocket

What is your favorite part of your job?
Driving the Air Force Show bus

What is your favorite vacation spot?
Glamis Sand Dunes aka Imperial Sand Dunes, Calif.

How do you unwind?
Take off my uniform, shower, then listen to music

How do you spend quality time with friends and family?
Go to the movie theater with friends. Go camping or ride quads with family.

What is one thing you would recommend to everyone to do while living in Southern Nevada?
Do something other than go to the Strip. There are plenty of things to do here.

Airman 1st Class Jose Luna's supervisor says...
Airman 1st Class Jose Luna displays outstanding motivation, drive, honesty and exemplifies Air Force core values. I am very fortunate to lead such a strong member of the Air Force team.