944th FW Spotlight - Feb. 9, 2009 Published Feb. 9, 2009 By 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Staff Sgt. Jerry Florez 944th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production journeyman Hometown: Phoenix Years in service: 17 Time in the 944th Fighter Wing: 4 years Civilian job: Environmental Test Technician, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz. Goals: Furthering my personal and professional education and developing my leadership skills. Hobbies: Attending concerts and playing Rock Band with friends. Deployments: Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq as a HVAC apprentice Why do you serve: My service is a small token of gratitude to a government which gives Americans so much. From preventing violent acts both at home and abroad, to keeping our food and water safe, our government works very hard to protect American interests. I am proud that my efforts provide support for such an important agenda.