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Nellis' Warrior of the Week for March 19-23

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  • By Senior Airman Amberlyn Garay
  • 763rd Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Amberlyn Garay is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. She is an aircraft armament technician with the 763rd Maintenance Squadron.

Time in Air Force: Two years eight months

Time at Nellis: Five months

Hometown: Oceanside, Calif.

What do you do?
Work on weapon systems on the HH-60 Pavehawk.

What do you drive, and how does it match your personality?
Toyota Tundra. It's not what people expect, kind of like me.

What's your favorite movie?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I don't need a superpower. I'm pretty happy the way I am.

If you could be an animal, what animal would you be and why?
A turtle because they don't do much.

What's your favorite thing to do in Las Vegas?
Stay home with my husband and my dog.

What are your favorite pizza toppings?
Mushrooms and olives

What song do you have on your mp3 player that you wouldn't want anyone else to know about?
If I told you then everyone would know.

Name one thing your co-workers don't know about you.
My favorite color is purple.

Who's the greatest music artist to die too soon?
Bradley Nowell.

What is your favorite song to karaoke?
I don't sing.

What would you like to change about Nellis?
The quality of the dormitories.

What stresses you out at your job, and how do you relieve stress?
I don't get worked up about much. When I have a bad day I go home and play with my dog.

If you trapped on a deserted island, what would you bring?
Chapstick and water.

What is your favorite Air Force uniform and why?
BDUs; Blues are uncomfortable.

If you could appear on any reality TV show, what would it be and why?
I wouldn't.

How do you remember your CAC at the end of the day?
I keep it in my pocket unless I'm using it.

What is your favorite part of your job?
The people I work with.

How do you unwind?
Read and listen to music.

How do you spend quality time with friends and family?
Playing with my niece and nephew. Barbecues are always fun.

What is one thing you would recommend to everyone to do while living in Southern Nevada.
Go to the Super Cross Finals.