Warrior of the Week

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This week's warrior is Senior Airman Jeremiah Granados

Unit: 7th Aeromedical Dental Squadron

Job title: Dental Technician in Charge, Dental Records and Reception

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Oversees all administrative aspects of the dental reception desk, maintains the dental health record inventory and ensures timely Virtual Military Personel Flight out processing for Team Dyess. As Dental Readiness Class 3 Program monitor, he prioritizes and expedites patient treatment ensuring continuity of care and enabling optimal dental readiness in support of commanders, the Air Force mission and the war on global terror.

Time in the military: 4 Years, 2 Months

Time at Dyess: 3 Years, 8 Months

Family: Fiancé

Hometown: Shamrock, Texas

Why did you join the military? When I was nine years old my uncle took me to see an air show. After that, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Air Force.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years: As a dentist living in Colorado with my family.

What do you do for fun here? Go to the movies, fishing and spending time with friends.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite memory is traveling to Lackland Air Force Base and attending the Basic Military Training graduation of my two younger cousins who I helped influence to join the Air Force.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Being a member of the United States Air Force.

Who are your role models? My family who has helped mold me into the Airman that I am.