First Knight Published May 20, 2009 By 821st Support Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management THULE AIR BASE, Greenland -- Tech. Sgt. Kristi Lawrence 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. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their outstanding mission support, adherence to the Air Force's Core Values, and who epitomizes the vision of the 21st Space Wing. Name: Tech. Sgt. Kristi Lawrence Unit: 821st Support Squadron Duty Title: Readiness and Emergency Management Time in service: 18 years Time assigned to the unit: 5 months Hometown: Scobey, Mont. Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading and playing volleyball Favorite music: Eighties and country Last good movie: "Taken" Last good book: "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch What's your favorite thing about being in the Air Force? The Air Force has given me a lifetime of unforgettable experiences and opportunities. I've had the chance to travel across the world, experience the culture of more than 13 different countries and develop lasting friendships. The opportunities and challenges the Air Force has given me are endless and the whole military experience has helped me to become a better person. Why selected: "Sergeant Lawrence performed as I would expect any subject matter expert to perform when taking over a new position. She took the time to understand how the current process worked, evaluated it and then found ways to make it better and more efficient. She is doing her part to make Thule better, and her efforts will keep the mission going and its people safe if a natural disaster or major accident happens to strike Thule Air Base," said Capt. Jason Tomcho, 821st Support Squadron Civil Engineer flight commander.