366th MXG names its Warriors of the Week

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MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --  Officials with the 366th Maintenance Group recently named the following people as their Warriors of the Week. 

Master Sgt. Clarke T. Teruya

Unit and duty title: 366th Maintenance Group administration section chief

Time in Air Force: 22 years

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: 10 years

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii

Hobbies: Obeying my wife, shopping for bargains and watching television

What service does Sergeant Teruya provide to the Gunfighters? "I provide a plethora of knowledge and mentorship to fellow 3A0s and my co-workers."

Most memorable Air Force moment: "My first contribution to the Global War on Terrorism and deployment to a combat zone. I remember landing in Afghanistan at night and being rushed off the back of the C-130 onto the tarmac while the C-130 was continuing to taxi. It was a rush, being excited and scared at the same time. It was a feeling I will never forget."

Interesting personal fact: "I used to dance for money ... as a hula dancer."

Why does Sergeant Teruya deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Sergeant Teruya shows great innovation, dedication and tireless enthusiasm every day regardless of any challenges or obstacles in his path. He has pioneered new processes that have greatly reduced paperwork delays and has tackled problems which, at first, seemed unsolvable and produced solutions which had an impact across the entire maintenance group. Sergeant Teruya brings an incredible amount of talent and dedication to the fight and I'm proud to serve with him."

Col. Timothy J. Fowler
366th Maintenance Group commander


Penny Snelgrow

Unit and duty title: 366th Maintenance Group administrative assistant

Time in Air Force: 21 years

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: Two years and eight months

Hometown: Pittsburg, Texas

Hobbies: Water and snow skiing, boating and fishing

What service does Mrs. Snelgrow provide to the Gunfighters? She provides administrative support to the 366th Maintenance Group commander.

Most memorable Air Force moment. "My most memorable Air Force moment was the opportunity to be a part of the inauguration of former President George H. W. Bush while I was stationed in Washington, D.C."

Interesting personal fact: "I'm prior enlisted and worked at the Pentagon for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Larry D. Welch, as his administrative assistant."

Why does Mrs. Snelgrow deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Penny has done an outstanding job in everything she does - and she does a great deal. In addition to making sure the office runs smoothly, she spearheaded the annual 366th MXG awards banquet, which was a resounding success. She is an integral part of the success of the Gunfighter mission and I'm extremely happy to have her on our team."

Col. Timothy J. Fowler,
366th Maintenance Group commander