Wingman of the Week Published Sept. 15, 2008 By Emily Smith 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affiars POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Tech. Sgt. William Spring, 43rd Security Forces Squadron Job description: Military working dog supervisor Date entered military: Sept. 16, 1993 Reason entered military: I was interested in going into civilian law enforcement but was told I needed to be 21 to apply. I joined the Air Force to get the time and experience. After the first 4 years, I decided to stay in the Air Force. Who has been the most influential person in your career? Gunnery Sgt. Michael Lyons, U.S. Marine Corps. Short term goals: Retrain into recruiting and move to Texas. Long term goals: Retire after achieving the highest rank possible. What do you think is the best thing about Pope, and why? I have been granted career opportunities that I may not have had at other assignments.