Staff Sgt. Lavel Lake

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Staff Sgt. Lavel Lake, 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron supply NCO in charge, was selected for this week's spotlight. 

Name: Lavel Lake

Unit: 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron 

Duty Title: Supply NCO in charge

Hometown: Key West, Fla.

Date Entered the Air Force: Aug. 1, 2000

Hobbies: Sports

Why did you join the Air Force?
Travel.

How does your Air Force specialty contribute to the mission?
You can't fly without supply.

If you were Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force for one day, how would you change the Air Force?
I would redesign the Airman Battle Uniform.

What's your favorite thing about Hurlburt Field?
I love working with great people. 

What motivates you at work?
When I get to see the finished product. 

Who are your heroes/role models?
My wife keeps me on track.

Advice to others?
Always think positive.

Why was he selected?
"Sergeant Lake is the epitome of professionalism and excellence. His knowledge of the supply system and drive to excel provides us with the often-difficult-to-acquire parts we need to repair critical aircraft components and keep [the Air Force Special Operations Command's] fleet in the fight. 1st SOCMS "expects the best," and Sergeant Lake meets that challenge daily."
-Maj. Jeffrey Burdette, 1st SOCMS commander