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HICKAM WARRIOR: Airman 1st Class Brent Janssen

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  • By Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez
  • 15th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii --  Airman 1st Class Brent Janssen, 15th Operations Group intelligence operations apprentice, is this week's Hickam Warrior.

He provides the theater worldwide current intelligence, analysis, and enemy capabilities against aircrafts such as the C-17 Globemaster III, C-37 Gulfstream V, and C-40. He also researches threats and briefs deploying and personnel going on a temporary duty assignment ensuring the security of more than 4,000 Team Hickam members.

"My job allows me to interact with almost all ranks and services in a variety of career fields which I feel gives me the opportunity to have a greater impact than most young airmen," he said.

"Brent's job knowledge and confidence elevate him above his peers," said Capt. Traci Shiraishi, 15th Operations Group staff officer. "He is a talented natural leader with boundless potential who is always looking for ways to improve himself and his environment. Brent is my trusted go-to airman for the most challenging tasks and his performance is never less than superb."

Airman Janssen enjoys music, playing guitar, drums, football, and spending time outdoors, "Definitely one of the best things about being in the Air Force is being able to travel to so many different countries," he said.