First Knight Published Sept. 29, 2008 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Ms. Monica Schwartz 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: Ms. Monica Schwartz Unit: 21st Force Support Squadron Duty Title: Operations Manager, Fitness & Sports Center Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado Time in Service: 15+ years Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, hiking Favorite Music: Hard rock How has joining the Air Force impacted your life?: "It has allowed me to be surrounded by my heroes each day." If you were Chief of Staff of the Air Force for one day, how would you change the Air Force? "I would ensure that all Airmen (active duty and civilians) have the training and support they need to be successful in their careers and personal lives." What's your favorite thing about being in the Air Force? Working with the military and making a difference with the younger troops. What do you like most about being an Airman? Having a showcase for impeccable work ethic, disproving the old adage "good enough for government work" Why she was selected for this award: "Ms. Schwartz was instrumental in the acquisition of 32 state-of-the-art spinning bikes totaling in excess of $40,000. She worked directly with the 21st Contracting Squadron to provide them with a technical evaluation, as well as a list of salient characteristics to ensure that the Fitness Center received the finest product at the lowest cost. The bikes replaced units with excessive wear. This acquisition greatly enhanced the quality of the spinning programs that the Fitness Center now offers to our Peterson family." - Mr. Ben Beck, Fitness Center director