Airman of the Week: Senior Airman Benjamin Reese

Published Nov. 6, 2012

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DEL. -- Name/rank: Senior Airman Benjamin Reese
Squadron: 436th Aerial Port Squadron
Job description: Air transportation journeyman
Dream assignment and why? A base in Alaska. I'm a big hunter and fisherman. It's the sportsmen's paradise.
Family: Wife, Crystal, and two sons, Hayden and Austin
Favorite movie: "Braveheart"
Favorite food: Beer-battered chicken
Favorite book: "My Side of the Mountain"
Who inspires you? Gen. George S. Patton. I'm a big history buff and he was an impressive leader. One of his best quotes was; 'No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.'
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope to be a master sergeant or a senior master sergeant by that time. I want to be running the show and making the mission happen.

"Senior Airman Benjamin Reese exhibited the warrior ethos throughout Combat Airman Skills Training. When the situation dictated, he stepped up to the leadership challenge and led a combat fire team through several intense training scenarios. He always put the team first and provided valuable deployment experience insight for the younger Airmen who have never deployed before. Reese also provided timely humor to keep spirits high as our 20-person team was tested physically and mentally."
- Senior Master Sgt. Dan Spain