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Warrior of the Week - SrA Ricardo Martin

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Warrior of the Week - SrA Ricardo Martin

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

Rank and Name: Senior Airman Ricardo Martin

Wing and Unit: 1st Helicopter Squadron

What is your most memorable moment on Joint Base Andrews? "My most memorable moment that I've had since being assigned at Andrews was the first time I flew on the helicopter over D.C. The doors were pinned back and I could see everything. D.C. looks great from the ground, but it looks even better flying over it."

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