366th Aeromedical Squadron names its Warriors of the Week

Published Nov. 10, 2008

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Officials with the 366th Aeromedical Squadron recently named the following Airmen as their Warriors of the Week.

Capt. Brian Langford

Unit and duty title: 366th Aeromedical Squadron health promotions flight commander

Time in Air Force: Nine years

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: Two months

Hometown: I am a military brat, so I can't really claim one

Hobbies: I like hunting, fishing, snowboarding, camping and hiking.

What service do you provide to the Gunfighters? "As flight commander of the Health and Wellness Center and physical therapy flight, I provide rehabilitative services to injured Gunfighters, as well as individual fitness program consultation, nutrition advice, tobacco cessation and healthy living recommendations."

Most memorable Air Force moment. "My most memorable Air Force moment was my four-month deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was the sole physical therapist for 13,000 troops from three different countries and four U.S. service branches, and I had the opportunity to directly affect the fighting strength of coalition forces pushing toward Baghdad."

Interesting personal fact: "My father was career Air Force, and through the course of moving around the country, I have been through every type of natural disaster that can strike the continental United States (earthquake, volcanic eruption, hurricane and tornado just to name a few).

Why does Captain Langford deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Captain Langford has done an excellent job of taking over a dynamic and very diverse flight that offers a wide array of important services to keep our Gunfighters healthy, fit, and ready to fight."
- Lt. Col. Peter Breed, 366th AMDS commander

Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Vorwald

Unit and duty title: 366th Aeromedical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering journeyman

Time in Air Force: Eight years and two months

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: Two years

Hometown: Lancaster, Wis.

Hobbies: I like playing sports and going to school

What service do you provide to the Gunfighters? "I perform occupational and environmental health surveillance to more than 100 workplaces at Mountain Home. As the noncommissioned officer in charge of the bioenvironmental engineering flight, I lead critical programs to ensure the health and safety of some of the world's best Airmen."

Most memorable Air Force moment. "My six-month deployment to Thumrait, Oman, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom departing shortly after Sept. 11, 2001."

Interesting personal fact: "I am 27 years old, never married and have no children, which equals freedom."

Why does Sergeant Vorwald deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Sergeant Vorwald has recently taken on the role of NCOIC and has aggressively been working corrective actions to improve occupational health programs across the wing. His enthusiasm and dedication to our mission in aerospace medicine helps ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all Gunfighters."
- Maj. Carl Champion, 366th AMDS bioenvironmental engineering flight commander

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