Thunderbolt of the Week: Senior Airman Timothy Saar

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Senior Airman Timothy Saar, 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron, End-of-runway team member
 
Hometown: McKees Rocks, Pa. 

Years in service: Three 

Education: Glendale Community College, pursuing a degree in electrical engineering
 
Inspirations: My family and brother-in-law Capt. Jason West, who was killed in action in Iraq 

Goals: Become an officer and start a family 

Greatest feat: Winning high school rugby championship 

Self-description: Airman who is always trying to better myself in mind, body and soul 

Famous last words: "That's how I roll." 

Off-duty interests: Playing rugby, participating in sporting activities and learning to play guitar 

Commander's comments:  "Airman Saar leads the pack and is my number one Airman assigned to our end-of-runway section," said Maj. Kevin O'Connor, 56th
Maintenance Operations Squadron commander. "While on- and off-duty, he represents the true meaning of self-sacrifice and service, while setting the example for both his peers and supervisors. He is an embodiment of our Airman's Creed."