Thunderbolt of the Week: Senior Airman BryanStrole

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Senior Airman Bryan Strole, 63rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Crew chief 

Hometown: Wake Forest, N.C. 

Years in service: Two 

Education: Rio Salado Community College, pursuing a bachelor's degree in technical management
 
Inspirations: God and my family 

Goals: To obtain my bachelors degree and immediately pursue a master's degree in business 

Greatest feat: I was denied entrance to the Air Force because of six screws, a plate and pin in my leg from a surgery. I had them removed, reapplied for service and was accepted into the Air Force 

Self-description: Honest, hard worker who believes in professionalism in the workplace and keeping out of trouble outside the workplace Famous last words: Enjoy life to the fullest; seize the day."  

Off-duty interests:
Playing guitar, piano, drums, baseball, bowling and golfing 

Commander's comments: "Airman Strole is in one of the toughest jobs in the Air Force, but he makes it happen daily," said Maj. Kevin Traw, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander. "He is a leader in every way and a great Airman in the squadron. Airman Strole excels as an assistant dedicated crew chief of Aircraft 90-0754.  He is continually lauded by pilots for his exceptional attitude and professionalism and has received  numerous 'Atta-Panthers' for his launch and recovery procedures."