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Wolf Pack at Work: SrA Cory Henning, 8 CES

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Wolf Pack at Work: SrA Cory D. Henning 8th Civil Engineer Squadron


Job Title: Readiness and Emergency Management Journeyman

Job Description:   HazMAT and CBRN Emergency Responder. In broader terms, our primary mission is to train and - in conjunction with LRS - equip base personnel to both survive and fight in a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) environment. Our auxiliary mission is to work with Fire Department, Bioenvironmental, and Public Health to respond, identify, and mitigate HazMAT incidents.

Time in Military:   3 years

Family: Mother, father, and two older brothers.

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Why did you join the U.S. Air Force? Originally, I joined the Air Force for the simple reason of work; the economy was in poor condition at the time and finding a job was very difficult. However, I intend to stay in as long as possible as this work gives me a greater sense of fulfillment than anything I ever did in the private sector.

What do you do for fun? As I am a huge nerd, I most enjoy video games, watching animated cartoons, and playing table-top games.

What is your proudest accomplishment? One moment of my AF career that I recall with pride is a volunteer opportunity I did at an elementary school, where I ran a Sumo-Suit booth. The children would get into big spongy sumo-suits and sumo-wrestle. I did my best to make it very silly and entertaining for them.

Who are your role models? My first supervisor, now Tech. Sgt. Spranger, is my role model. He is without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable and reliable people I know who's not afraid to try new things or get his hands dirty.

What do you like most about your job? The part I most enjoy is working with the equipment, ensuring it is in good condition and ready at any time.

What is your favorite quote? "Wisdom comes from pain, learning comes from failure, and friendship comes from hardship." - Anonymous.