Arctic Warrior of the Week Published Nov. 19, 2008 ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Joseph O'Neil Arctic Warrior of the Week Organization and duty title: 3rd Mission Support Squadron Education Counselor Hometown: Chicago Hobbies: Poker, reading, enjoying the great outdoors Mission contribution: I educate the Elmendorf community on available resources and opportunities to develop themselves through education. Best part of your job: Knowing that the educational goals our office helps our Airmen achieve will make a difference. Their academic achievements will make them better Airmen, equip them for their post-Air Force career, enrich their personal lives, inspire their children, and make them better citizens of this democracy. How long have you been at Elmendorf: Three and a half years Time in service: Five years Best part about being in Alaska: I feel like I live in an oil painting. The beauty of this place never gets boring. Best Air Force memory: Being hired ... I love working for the Air Force. Quote from supervisor: "Joe is simply the finest education counselor in the Air Force. He has touched many lives and aided students in achieving their goals and realizing their full potential. His outreach program showed students that a degree, whether CCAF (Community College of the Air Force), Bachelor's or Masters degree, is within their grasp. Thanks to his efforts and dedication to our members, Elmendorf has set a new record in PACAF (Pacific Air Forces) for number of CCAF graduates." Kitty Beaudoin, Base Training and Education Services Team Chief.