First Knight Published Jan. 20, 2010 21st Force Support Squadron PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Joseph De La Torre 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: Airman 1st Class Joseph De La Torre Unit: 21st Force Support Squadron Duty title: Customer support apprentice Hometown: Pomona, Calif. Time in service: 9 months Hobbies: Playing drums, hiking, surfing, video games Favorite music: Ska, rock Last good book read: "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac How has joining the Air Force impacted your life? The Air Force has taught me responsibility, maturity and discipline. If you were chief master sergeant of the Air Force for one day, what would you change? I would try to increase pay, institute more retraining opportunities and change the service dress. What's your favorite thing about being in the Air Force? Meeting and learning from new people of various backgrounds and experiences. What do you like most about being an Airman? Being a member of the most exclusive organization in the world. Why selected: "Joseph has demonstrated excellent customer service skills and is always the first to take on any job. With only nine months time in service and six months on station, he has already demonstrated qualities we expect in our leaders." - Chief Master Sgt. David McAfee, 21st Force Support Squadron superintendent