Hall of Fame for Aug. 15 to 21

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  Staff Sgt. Michael Lantz, 354th Operations Support Squadron is the Hall of Fame nominee for the week of Aug. 15 to 21.

Hometown: North Pole, Alaska.

Years in service: Seven.

Family: Wife, Staff Sgt. Lesley Lantz, and daughter, Abigayle.

Education: Two years of college.

Previous Assignments: Langley AFB, Va.

Self-Description: I'm a family-oriented, motivated individual who enjoys taking full advantage of what life has to offer. I take more enjoyment out of seeing those I supervise and lead succeed in their endeavors, than I do myself.

One thing most people don't know about you: I'm a third-generation Airman, and a second-generation air traffic controller

Hobbies: Skydiving, fishing, hunting, tying fly fishing lures, snow machining, four-wheeling and camping.

Heroes: My father, my brother, and my wife.

Long-term Goal: Have a long, meaningful life with my wife and family, make chief master sergeant and run my own facility.

Greatest Accomplishment: Military Accomplishment - Distinguished Graduated from ALS; Personal Accomplishment - My wife and daughter

Commander's/Supervisor's Comments: "He is an outstanding NCO and air traffic controller. His leadership and quick-thinking ability are crucial to the success of Eielson's air traffic team ... the Best in Pacific Air Forces two years running. I see him being a chief in our 21st Century Air Force if he chooses to stay in. We need his leadership!"