Airman in the Spotlight Published Dec. 30, 2009 By Senior Airman La'Shannette Garrett 2d Bomb Wing Public Affairs BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- NAME: Eric Dinkins RANK: Airman 1st Class SQUADRON: 2d Bomb Wing Staff JOB TITLE: General Law Paralegal HOMETOWN: Shreveport, La. WHY DID YOU JOIN THE MILITARY? I wanted to do something meaningful and make a difference in the lives of others and serve my country. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE MILITARY? A year and four months WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN THE MILITARY AND WHY? For me it would be a retiree, Mr. Alan Warren. He has taught me so much since I have been here at Barksdale and he has a tremendous amount of knowledge and he displays the core values daily. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN THE LOCAL AREA? Spend time with my family and friends WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB? I love the people that I work with -- everyone is so helpful and they always make sure that they put me in a position where I can succeed. PLEASE SUBMIT "SPOTLIGHT" NOMINATIONS TO 2bw.pa@barksdale.af.mil.