SOUTHWEST ASIA –
Name: Tech. Sgt. Michael Cephas
Home Unit: 1st Logistics Readiness Squadron
What do you do? Non-commissioned officer in charge of the Consolidated Aircraft Parts Store.
What's a day in the life like ... while in Southwest Asia?
My typical work day is extremely busy with no time to doing anything except support the mission.
What will you remember about your deployment 20 years from now?
I think it would have to be everything that my team and I accomplished here made a definite impact on the Global War on Terrorism.
What's the most useful item you packed?
My WAPS material and pictures of my family.
When did you realize you "weren't in Kansas anymore;" aka your "Dorothy" moment?
When I walked off the plane and it felt like it was 145 degrees.
What has been the highlight of your tour?
So far, it would have to be meeting General North when he visited our facility.
What's the best part of the deployment?
Having many of my LRS family from Langley deployed with me
The worst part?
Being away from my family and friends.
What new survival skill have you learned?
Making sun tea with a bottle of water!
What do you do during down time?
Study, study and oh yeah study.
What is the first thing you will do when you return?
Hug my wife and kids.
What do you miss the most?
Going to La Bodega deli for lunch with my co-workers
How is your job that you are doing now different from the job back stateside?
It's a lot more demanding physically and definitely mentally.
Have you tried the local cuisine?
No.
What do you think about what you hear on the news from what is going on stateside?
It's somewhat depressing hearing about so many people losing jobs due to the economy situation. I hope things pick up soon so that we can get back to being the proud country that we once were.
Do you have plans for any extra money that you might be making from this deployment?
Nothing yet.