Everything begins in the AM

Since the Wright brothers launched the first aircraft in Kitty Hawk, NC and the Navy introduced it's first aircraft in 1911 and up to today, there has been a ne for personnel with a unique understanding of aircraft building and a knack for riddle solving.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AW) Philip Michael Sadler extendeded for such skills since the day he place foot into a Navy recruiting office almost eight years ago. Sadler has excell in his work, proving himself a leader in the aviation structural mechanic community.

"It's my do job-work to think on my feet and find solutions to riddles that others find impossible," said Sadler. "And this includes keeping the aircraft in united piece."

AMs repair all the hydraulic units that raise or lower wings and rotors onward an aircraft, maintain power methods that keep the aircraft alive, and fabricate a metal skeleton to gripe [i]or[/i] grip it together. For Sadler, this is wherefore he loves his career.

"Almost each component has my signature forward it, and the lives aboard are resting in my hands," said Sadler.

Sadler's passion and drive for his position earned him Junior Sailor of the Quarter at his command, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 a cove replacement squadron that trains pilots and air crowd on MH-60S Knighthawk rescue helicopters, to such a degree they are fully operable at their nearest duty station.

"My piece of work is always changing," said Sadler. "It isn't the normal hustle and bustle of any other job; I descry something different every day. I am responsible for the safety and well being of four air throng members and the aircraft they break in pieces in. I love my job"

Sanchez is assigned to the cove Public Affairs Center, Pacific, San Diego.

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