First Knight Published Feb. 24, 2009 21st Operations Group PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Tech. Sgt. Phil Miller 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: Tech. Sgt. Phil Miller Unit: 21st OG Standardization and Evaluation Division Duty Title: NCOIC, Space Surveillance Branch Time in service: 15 years Time assigned to the unit: 8 Months Hometown: Signal Mountain, Tenn. Hobbies: Camping, fishing, cars Favorite Music: Linkin Park Last Good Movie: Band of Brothers What is your favorite quote?: Douglas MacArthur, regarding his uniform: "I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters, I've done wearing it. When the time comes, it will be in this that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American, and a soldier?" What's your favorite thing about being in the Air Force?: I feel what we do in the United States military makes a difference. It's easy to criticize, but it takes fortitude to make a difference. I'm proud to be a part of the military that makes that difference. Why selected: "Tech. Sgt. Miller brought a ton of much needed experience when he arrived in the division. His background in space surveillance, space control and missile warning, coupled with his experience in training and evaluation, are a perfect combination for this job. He fits tightly in our organization and has already been on 4 inspections throughout the 21st OG realm and stood up a monthly recurring training program for our GSUs. His positive attitude and calm demeanor bolsters those around him. He attends the University of Maryland and is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management. Sergeant Miller played a significant part in the effort for Standardization and Evaluation's Space Information Seminar for school-age children in the local community; it was a successful, full day class informing over 70 kids on general space subjects and AFSPC's role in the U.S. Space Program. His attributes embody the Air Force Core Values and his efforts are an integral part of 21st Space Wing mission accomplishment." - Senior Master Sgt. Joel Brown, 21st OG Standardization/Evaluation superintendent