The 428th Fighter Squadron names its warrior of the week

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MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --  Senior leaders with the 428th Fighter Squadron recently selected the following individual as their warrior of the week. The recognition program highlights members of the 366th Fighter Wing who make significant contributions to their unit and the base.

Captain Timothy Siah

Unit and duty title: 428th Fighter Squadron chief of training

Time in Republic of Singapore Air Force: 11 years and eight months

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: Eight months

Hometown: Singapore

Hobbies: Action and science fiction movies, and golfing.

What service does Captain Siah provide to the Gunfighters? "As the training officer of the 428th FS, I assist the squadron commander in structuring a formal training program to fulfill the Republic of Singapore Air Force's requirement to generate F-15SG aircrew. On a daily basis, I monitor the squadron's training progress and report directly to the squadron director of operations. I have also been recently qualified as a Squadron "Top 3," assisting the squadron commander in the safe launch and recovery of F-15SG's during his watch."

Most memorable Air Force moment. "I spent time training with the 4th Fighter Wing/33rd Fighter Squadron Lancers. This is largely attributed to the outstanding professionalism and hospitality shown by the Lancers during my training at Seymour Johnson AFB."

Interesting personal fact: "I earned my private plane license at age 17, and only passed my driving test one year later, after three unsuccessful attempts."

Why does Captain Timothy Siah deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Capt. Siah's herculean effort over the past eight months deserves special recognition. In addition to helping stand up the 428th FS "Buccaneers," Capt. Siah has worked tirelessly on three F-15SG syllabi, to include the F15SG basic course, F-16 to F-15SG transition course, and the F-15SG instructor course. His amazing effort and unsurpassed professionalism have ensured on-time completion of 16 aircrew over the past six months despite the ongoing F-15SG operational test and evaluation, numerous software updates and an untested weapon system."
-Lt. Col. Michael Quintini, 428th FS director of operations