'Warrior of the Week' Staff Sgt. Talia Pierce Published July 7, 2013 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Chief Master Sgt. Steve Bohannon, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, presents the "Warrior of the Week" award to Staff Sgt. Talia Pierce, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Non-Destructive Inspection craftsman on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 26. Pierce, who is stationed at RAF Lakenheath Airbase, England, responsible for identifying cracks and other defects in the frame of the aircraft, ensuring structural integrity for safe flight. She also performs joint oil analysis post-flight to ensure the engines are not beginning to fail internally, by searching for microscopic metal particles.