Airman of the Week: Airman 1st Class Allen Dwyer Published July 5, 2011 By 436th Airlift Wing DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Name/rank: Airman 1st Class Allen Dwyer Squadron: 436th Medical Operations Squadron Job description: Aerospace medical technician. We initially meet with patients and take their vitals. We set up everything and take information from the patient and relay it to the provider. We are also trained emergency medical technicians and can work in any emergency or any stand-by ambulance team. Dream assignment and why: Any overseas assignment including Italy and Germany or any base in Florida. Family: My wife, Rachelle, and my puppy, Linus. Favorite movie: I don't have a specific favorite movie. I love movies in general. Favorite food: Thai food Favorite book: "Catcher in the Rye" Who inspires you: My father who was in the Air Force for 26 years and my grandfather who was in the Air Force for 30 years. Where do you see yourself in 10 years: Still in the military as an officer; either as a nurse or physician's assistant. Airman Dwyer came to the Family Practice Clinic in late 2010, and from the very beginning he's been one of the most productive Airmen here. From his first week he's been more than willing to step up in any situation. He has been training outside of his normal duties with Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century and the Six Sigma program. He has applied this training to Family Practice to help eliminate anything unnecessary and speeding up the process of patient care while ensuring the quality is not compromised. Airman Dwyer performs his daily duty of checking in patients and making sure they are ready to see their providers. He performs volunteer work both for the Air Force and the local community. He has been a standby medic for multiple occasions including the Air Force Marathon and the opening of the Dover AFB Fisher House. He has also volunteered to assist at promotion and retirement ceremonies. He Airman Dwyer attacks both his daily duties and volunteer opportunities with the same passion, we in the Family Practice Clinic have been very impressed with him and are very happy to have him as a part of the team. -Tech Sgt. John Carlton Supervisor