First Knight Published Aug. 17, 2010 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Muhamed Mehmedovic was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. Name: Muhamed Mehmedovic Unit: 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron Duty Title: Air Transportation Journeyman Hometown: Bosnia and Herzegovina Time in Service: 18 months Hobbies: Soccer, racing cars and motorcycles Favorite Music: All music Last good book read: Professional Development Guide How has joining the Air Force impacted your life? Joining the Air Force allowed me to repay the United States for saving my life during the Balkans War in the early 1990s. The United States gave me the opportunity to further my education. Additionally, it paved the road for future men and women from Bosnia to do the same. If you were Chief of Staff of the Air Force for one day, how would you change the Air Force? As the Chief of Staff for the Air Force, I would implement a mandatory off duty education program for our future leaders. A mandatory off-duty educational program would make the Airmen in today's Air Force even better-rounded. I would focus on promoting how important an education is in today's Air Force. What's your favorite thing about being in the Air Force? Working in an environment with true professionals to achieve the same mission. What do you like most about being an Airman? Proudly wearing the Air Force uniform because it represents those before me and those that will come after me. Why selected: "A1C Muhamed Mehmedovic is a fireball of energy and enthusiasm. As an air transporter, he is responsible for processing and loading passengers and cargo. His efforts directly support various contingency operations across multiple combatant commands. Muhamed represents all that is good about our Armed Forces--diversity, commitment and perseverance. I am proud to have him on our LRS team," said Maj. Jerry Gonzalez, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander.