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WARRIOR OF THE WEEK
Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro

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Warrior of the Week 01-14-09

WARRIOR OF THE WEEK Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro

ANDREWS AFB, Md –

Name: Tech. Sgt. Shante Castro

Hometown: Compton, Calif.

Wing and Unit: 316th Force Support Squadron

Job Title: NCO in charge of Food Service

"What is your most memorable moment on Andrews AFB?"
Working in Services on Andrews you have many memorable moments. Some of mine were supporting my first funeral ceremony (President Ford), receiving my technical sergeant stripe, deploying to Dover's Port Mortuary and most recently supporting the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, is topping my list.

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