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NEWS | March 13, 2020

America's Airman: Staff Sgt. Joshua Benson

By Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum 11th Wing Public Affairs

-What's your full name, job title and unit?

Joshua Lee Benson, Aviation Resource Management, 811 Operations Support Squadron.

-What's your hometown city and state (and country, if not U.S.)?

Chester, Pennsylvania

-What's the coolest thing you've done in the military? 

I received an incentive flight in an F-16 because of my daily job accomplishments in my squadron.
 

-What hobbies do you have/what do you do in your spare time?
 

I like to play sports, camp, hunt, drive and I'd also like to work on my private pilot's license.
 

- What challenges have you overcome? 

Being able to teach and raise children is my biggest challenge.  I believe they teach you something every day about yourself and you could miss the lesson if you're not careful.
 

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