Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cubas

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HURLBURT FIELD --  "Tip of the Spear" is a new weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cubas, 1st Special Operations Logisitics Readiness deployments NCOIC, was selected for this week's spotlight.

Name: Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cubas

Unit: 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron

Duty Title: Deployments NCOIC

Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas

Date Entered the Air Force: Dec. 1995

Hobbies: Soccer and volleyball

Why did you join the Air Force?
-I wanted to see the world.

How does your Air Force specialty contribute to the mission?
-I like to think that my specialty contributes as core organizers/facilitators of the mission.

If you were Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force for one day, how would you change the Air Force?
-First, I'd change the Enlisted Performance Report system so that everyone cannot be a firewall. I'd also change our PT uniform and get rid of pass or fail for the PT standard.

What's your favorite thing about Hurlburt Field?
-The unique mission of the wing can only be found here.

What do you like most about being an Airman?
-I like educating the civilian population about what the military is about.

What's one thing you wish you were told before joining the Air Force?
-Six-month deployments were coming my way.

What motivates you at work?
-Supporting the mission anywhere in the world.

Who are your heroes/role models?
-No one specific, but people with integrity are my number one heroes.

Advice to others?
-Do the right thing even when no one is watching.

Why was Tech. Sgt. Cubas selected?
"During the 2010 ORI and Haiti earthquake response operations, Tech. Sgt. Cubas personally led his team in deploying more than 200 personnel and nearly 1000 tons of cargo on more than 80 sorties originating from Hurlburt Field. His exceptional initiative, innovation, professional efforts and teamwork resulted in him being recognized as one of only five "Superior Performers" by the Air Force Special Operations Command Inspector General. Tech. Sgt. Cubas epitomizes the Air Commando ethos and is truly worthy of this recognition." - Senior Master Sgt. Howard Wescott, 1st SOLRS 1st Sergeant