Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor, a 354th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) trainer, works with MWD Zzaryn during his shift Oct. 13, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Tignor said his favorite part of the job is when he is able to get out and train with the dog teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor, a 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, takes a break from work with Senior Airman Shaun Jordan, a 354th SFS MWD handler and Zzaryn, before a training session Oct. 13, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Tignor said the accomplishment he is most proud of is when he was promoted to the position of MWD trainer because he has an opportunity to effectively multiply Eielson’s MWD force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor, a 354th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) trainer, feeds MWD Tedy during his shift Oct. 13, 2015, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. As a trainer, Tignor assists in feeding, bathing and ensuring the dogs stay in good health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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Iceman in Action: Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor

Published Oct. 20, 2015
By Senior Airman Ashley Nicole Taylor
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Rank and Name: Staff Sgt. Carey Tignor

Duty Title: Military Working Dog Trainer, 354th Security Forces Squadron

Hometown: Fredericksburg, Virginia

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? To be able to bring safety and security to the nation that I love is the most important thing I could be doing in my life.

What moment or accomplishment as a member of the Iceman Team are you most proud of and why? The accomplishment that resonates with me most is when I was promoted to Military Working Dog Trainer. I take great pride in being able to further the teams, and provide Eielson with an effective force multiplier.

What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is when I am able to get out and get training done with the dog teams. I love when I am able to share a piece of knowledge with a handler and they're able to effectively utilize it with their dog.

Who inspires you and why? I am inspired most by my grandmother. She went through so much during World War II, and coming to this country. Her perseverance is motivation for me to get through tough times.

What's your favorite part about being in Alaska? My favorite parts of being in Alaska are the sights and the ability to take my four wheeler anywhere I want to go.