22nd ARW Safety Office member earns spotlight performer award

Staff Sgt. William Holmes, 22nd Air Refueling Wing ground safety supervisor, inspects a fall protection harness on a KC-135 Stratotanker, Feb. 26, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Hope Mills, N.C., native also manages and conducts safety programs, conducts mishap investigations, inspects and surveys work areas, offering risk management consultations and safety education. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Jessica Lockoski)

22nd ARW Safety Office member earns spotlight performer award

Published March 2, 2010
By Public Affairs staff
22nd Air Refueling Wing public affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sgt. William Holmes has served in the Air Force for nine years. He has been stationed at McConnell for three years. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, woodworking, watching the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing and spending time with his family.

Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?
The most positive influence in my life is my father when he was alive, and even now. I have learned so much from him, good and bad, about being a better father, husband and military member.

What would you like to accomplish during your Air Force Career?
I would like to obtain a bachelors degree and work toward becoming an officer.

Where is the most interesting place you have traveled and why do you feel that way?
I have been to a few places I find to be very interesting but the most recent would be Iraq because I got to see and hear firsthand how much has changed over the years. I also saw how different and similar their lives are from ours.

What is your favorite book/ movie and why?
"Band of Brothers" because it's a story of great friendships. Just like other servicemembers, I have also had the honor of being a part of great friendships.

If you have the opportunity to meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
Being a NASCAR fan, I would like to meet Dale Earnhardt, Jr. I just want to drive his car.