First knight Published Aug. 31, 2009 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Tech. Sgt. Thom Moore was selected for the First Knight award for the week of Sept. 3. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. Name: Tech. Sgt. Thom Moore Duty title: Ground safety technician Unit: 21st Space Wing Safety Office Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter, listening to music. Time assigned to unit: 21st SW - 1 ½ years; Peterson - 6 ½ years. Last good book read: The last one I actually read was Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy; if you count audio books - Eragon by Christopher Paolini. How has joining the Air Force impacted your life: The Air Force gave me a sense of belonging and helped fine tune my leadership abilities. If you were chief master sergeant of the Air Force for one day, what would you change? I would push to make falling out as a unit for PT more universal. What is your favorite thing about being in the Air Force? The people. It's a great family to be in. What do you most like about being an Airman? The knowledge that I'm helping to keep my daughter and her future safe. Why selected: "I selected Tech. Sgt. Moore for many reasons, but first and foremost is that he takes ownership of all assigned tasks and functional duties. Whether performing a spot inspection or taking lead on a major wing project, he does so with a sense of pride anchored in our core value of excellence in all we do. Sergeant Moore's daily work ethic, professional conduct, and commitment to the mission demonstrate qualities of leadership expected of our finest Airmen. Off-duty, Sergeant Moore is a standout representative of the Air Force who volunteers time with numerous non-profit charities and local safety organizations such as Drive Smart and Safe Kids." - Mr. Bob Orwig, 21st SW deputy director of staff