As a technical sergeant, I managed a specialist unit and served as the crash and recovery manager in charge. Several times, I acted as the base duty officer of the day and dock chief in charge of aircraft maintenance inspections. I built two aircraft and flew one of them for several years. Sgt. Ruiz is an intrepid airman, willing to do all that is required for the safety of our great nation, putting himself at risk for the benefit and safety of our citizens.
