JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Staff Sgt. Daniel Hauprich is a member of the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron and has been stationed at Joint Base Charleston for three years.
He is currently deployed to the Middle East, where he is assigned to the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron.
In his deployed unit, Sergeant Hauprich is the assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of material handling maintenance. His primary duty is for providing safe and serviceable vehicles and equipment to the 532 EOSS.
"My job enables the 532 EOSS to meet their mission, which is to provide unrivaled support to our warriors by maintaining the best airfield, with the best aerial port and best airfield security in the area of responsibility," said Sergeant Hauprich.
While stationed at Joint Base Charleston, Sergeant Hauprich worked as a specialized vehicle maintenance journeyman, which required him to diagnose, service and maintain 146 material handing assets.
"I primarily worked on 60K and 25K aircraft loaders, as well as the 10K all-terrain forklift, but in the deployed environment I often find myself working on anything that rolls into the shop," explained Sergeant Hauprich.
According to Sergeant Hauprich, what he likes best about his job is having the opportunity to deploy. It allows him to have an up-close view on how his job can affect the war time mission.
"How well I maintain the 60K and 25K loaders, and the 10K all-terrain forklifts is pivotal in my squadrons ability to meet their mission," he said. "It's a good feeling knowing that people on the front lines are receiving the supplies and equipment that are necessary to get their mission accomplished."
This "warrior of the week" hails from Trenton, Fla., and joined the Air Force nine years ago.
"I chose the Air Force because I knew I could not go wrong based on the job training and educational benefits I would receive," he said. "The military has been the only thing I have known and I'm glad that I made the right choice to enlist."
Sergeant Hauprich said his future goal is to complete his bachelor's degree in science and then start toward a business management degree. Alongside that he also volunteers some of his free time with Habitat for Humanity.
"Sergeant Hauprich is an outstanding member of the vehicle maintenance family here in the Middle East," said Master Sgt. Patrick Flowers, 532 EOSS vehicle management superintendent. "His positive attitude and job knowledge has enabled us to maintain the fleet in top notch condition. This has allowed the aerial port to complete all their missions without delays."