Senior Airman Amanda Mendoza in Silver Talon Spotlight Published Nov. 28, 2007 By Senior Airman Amanda Mendoza 33rd Flying Training Squadron Vance Air Force Base, Okla. -- Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. Organization: 33rd Flying Training Squadron Duty title: Aviation Resource Manager Time on Silver Talon Team: 11 months What do you like about being a member of the base Honor Guard? Being able to pay tribute and respect to military members both past and present. What do you enjoy about the Air Force? Being a part of the world's most lethal organization for freedom's defense. It's not just a job, it's who I am. Off-duty interests: Spending quality time with my family, Omar and Jaylen Robinson. Do you have any words for those who would be interested in joining the Silver Talon Honor Guard Team? Being a part of a disciplined and professional organization allows each member to become an Air Force ambassador to the public and community. Being an Honor Guard member is a way to recognize our military members and their sacrifices.