Thunderbolt of the Week: Staff Sgt. John Farr Published March 30, 2007 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- 56th Operations Support Squadron, Intel Intelligence Formal Training Unit Instructor Hometown: Camano Island, Wash. Years in service: Eight Education: Community College of the Air Force degree in communications applications technology Previous assignments: Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and Mountain Home AFB, Idaho Inspirations: Watching things blow up and knowing that somebody like me made it happen Goals: Retire and buy land where the nearest sign of civilization is hours away Greatest feat: Getting my wife to put up with me for the past five years Self-description: Straightforward, outgoing, proud to wear the uniform Famous last words: "What are the chances?" Off-duty interests: Golf, hunting, fishing and shooting Commander's comments: "Sergeant Farr has been an amazing asset to the 56th OSS Intel IFTU team," said Lt. Col. Matthew Willis, 56th OSS commander. "He's been the primary instructor and certified 36 students to work in the combat Air Force. This involved teaching, scheduling instruction and planning of the more than 200 hours simulator/familiarization flights five-week course. Sergeant Farr taught more than 100 hours on F-16 operating systems, air-to-air threats and intelligence mission support requirements. He's rewritten courseware to guarantee students receive the latest information. He's also the primary Intel instructor for the F-16 Block 50 class. His professionalism and strong work ethic has ensured IFTU's success, and every day of his military career is a shining example of a Thunderbolt."