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Rock Solid Warrior

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SOUTHWEST ASIA --  This week's 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Rock Solid Warrior comes from the 387th Expeditionary Support Squadron.

Name: Staff Sgt. Marc Bakker

Unit: 387th Expeditionary Support Squadron

Duty title: Electrical Power Production

Home station: Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England

How do you support the mission here?
I am a quality assurance evaluator for the generator and light cart maintenance contract. I also do emergency repair and troubleshooting on these power systems.

How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique?
I have deployed twice. This deployment is unique because I am in a one person position instead of being a part of a generator maintenance shop.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base?
Right now I am a contract manager for projects and maintenance whereas at home station I would be the one scheduling and performing the maintenance on the equipment.