CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Airman 1st Class Daniel Jackson is a contracting specialist for the 437th Contracting Squadron and has been stationed at Charleston AFB for seven months.
As a contract specialist, he buys commodities and services for Charleston AFB. He purchases everything from tools to managing the base barbershop contract. He also administers the postal service contract making sure they operate within the quality assurance guidelines. He is also working on the upgrade of the base security system.
"I really enjoy my job and working with base Airmen to get them the parts they need," said Airman Jackson. "Getting the critical parts required by flightline repair personnel enables our C-17s to fly safe and on time. Being able to see the benefits of what we do is very satisfying. I recently made an emergency purchase for a valve for a refueling truck. Getting the part as quickly as possible enabled the refueling of base aircraft a little less hectic."
This "Warrior of the Week" hails from Prescott, Ariz. and joined the Air Force in March 2007.
"I graduated from the University of Arizona and wanted to work and continue my education by completing my master's degree. I am currently looking at the Citadel Masters program and will make a decision real soon. I am very patriotic and just wanted to serve my county. The Air Force had just the things that I was looking for and so far things have turned out well."
"Airman Jackson's ability to quickly understand our regulations and apply the knowledge has greatly helped the squadron," said Master Sgt. James Ting, NCO in charge, Services Flight Contracting Squadron. "He has stepped up to the challenge and is already working complex projects like the new base infusion detection system. Airman Jackson is definitely on the right track."