Wingman of the Week Published Oct. 12, 2006 POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airman 1st Class Justin Shepard , 43rd Maintenance Squadron Job description: Aircraft structural maintenance Date entered military: May 4, 2004 Reason entered military: To follow in the footsteps of my father and grandfather, and also to further my education. Most influential in career: My parents, wife and kids for keeping me strong and supporting me. Short-term goals: To finish my college degree and make staff on the first try. Long-term goals: To make Chief. What is the best thing about Pope, and why? As a first term Airman, I believe the best thing is training I have received due to Pope's high operation tempo. If you could change one thing at Pope, what would it be and why? More opportunities for families to get together and have fun.