350th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

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  • By Senior Airman Abigail Klein
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  Airman 1st Class Terry Harman, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for more than two years and has been stationed at McConnell since completing technical school in 2008. His main hobbies include building an 18 ft. canoe and drawing portraits of his family members.


Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?
The most positive influence in my life is my wife because she is my other half. She has every good quality I strive to possess and has the biggest heart of anyone I know. I am a better person for knowing her and a better man for being married to her.

What would you like to accomplish during your Air Force career?
I believe the most important thing in my life is the legacy I leave behind with my family, friends and acquaintances. The Air Force is always giving me more opportunities to better myself and the world around me, so I plan on making the most of those opportunities while I'm in. How long I am in is yet to be decided.

Where is the most interesting place you have traveled and why do you feel that way?
I would have to say Korea because of the culture. The locals were very humble and grateful and the hospitality there made the visit very pleasant, but there is no place like home.

What is your favorite book/ movie and why?
"Forrest Gump" is easily my favorite movie because it has everything you could ask for in a movie. It has the humor, the action, the love story and the adventure of a life time. I would love nothing more than to have a tale to tell as big as Forrest Gump's.

If you have the opportunity to meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
My grandfather, Jackie Zimmer. He's a legend in my family and left behind a legacy. Everyone who knew him has a great story to tell about him, I even have mine. In fact, my very first memory was with my grandfather Jack when I was 2 years old. He passed away when I was too young to fully appreciate him, but I do look forward to meeting him when that time comes.