Hall of Fame for Dec. 21 to Dec. 27

Published Dec. 17, 2007

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Vernon Verschelden, 354th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist

Hometown: Topeka, Kan.

Years in service: Eight.

Family: Wife, Jessica; Daughters: Kaylee (3), Isabelle (2) and a son, Dalton (6 months)

Education: Completed my Community College of the Air Force degree and am working on a Bachelors in Business with Accounting as my major.

Previous Assignments: Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Holloman AFB. N.M. and Whiteman AFB, Mo.

Self-Description: I'm at my best when my back is against the wall.

One thing most people don't know about you: When I was a child I was in a television commercial.

Hobbies: Most Sports, video games and movies.

Heroes: My wife Jessica, I could never accomplish what she does on a daily basis in a lifetime.

Long-term Goal: Complete Masters Degree in Accounting.

Greatest Accomplishment: While deployed to Iraq I was responsible for a $10 million contract on agriculture that effected Iraq's entire population.

Commander's/Supervisor's Comments: "He is a bright young NCO who exercises a wealth of knowledge in the day-to-day execution of multi-million dollar service contracts. He is a mentor to his subordinates, a positive influence for his peers and an integral part of the 354th Contracting Squadron."