Wingman of the Week Published Sept. 19, 2008 By Emily Smith 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Staff Sgt. Robert Yazinka, 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Job description: Vehicle Operation/Dispatcher Date entered military: Sept. 11, 1996 Reason entered military: My grandfather was in the military and it's how I grew up; it's what I know. Who has been the most influential person in your career? My father. His ability to complete any task and knowledge on any subject has helped my career on a daily basis. Short term goals: Completing my Community College of the Air Force degree. Long term goals: To raise my family the best way I can. What do you think is the best thing about Pope, and why? The mission. It impacts a very large part of the entire military. If you could change one thing about Pope, what would it be, and why? I would re-open the Armistead gate before and after day shift duty hours. It would help alleviate traffic during the morning and afternoon hours.