Warrior of the Week -- August Schaefer Published Aug. 12, 2009 VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Name: August Schaefer Duty: Mental Health program assistant, 71st Medical Group Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Favorite PT regimen: Elliptical trainer and weight lifting Mission contributions: Recently, an absent without leave Army soldier came to Vance, seeking help to get back to Fort Lewis, Wash. He was referred to the front desk at Mental Health where he met August Schaefer. Mr. Schaefer reassured the soldier and his new bride that he would help them. After several hours of telephone calls with Wing agencies and Department of Defense organizations, Mr. Schaefer secured transportation to get the soldier back to Washington State. Mr. Schaefer demonstrated the Air Force core value - Service Before Self.