2007 Flying Tigers Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Published Jan. 18, 2008 By 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Technical Sergeant Alan Powell Organization: 820th Security Forces Group Duty Title: Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician Hobbies: Saltwater fishing and running What motivates you to excel: I am motivated by my wife and the Airmen I work with every day. In the 18+ years of service, I have never seen a more competent and motivated group of Airmen. What is your most memorable Air Force Experience: My most memorable experience was when I deployed in support of the Army in an In Lieu Of tasking to Afghanistan. I was told by the commander and soldiers that they have never had the level of commitment, professionalism and support that they received from my Air Force EOD team. What is your Air Force Goal: I want to develop a stand-alone Airborne EOD capability for the 820th SFG to support the soon-to-be-activated 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing. What words of wisdom do you have for fellow Flying Tigers: Train as you're going to fight and the cornerstone to that is the need to be "Fit to Fight."