IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Brent Ewert Published July 12, 2009 By Senior Airman Brandon Craid 419th Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UTAH -- Public Affairs recently sat down with Senior Airman Brent Ewert, of the maintenance operations flight, as part of its In Focus series, which shines a spotlight on the wing's outstanding Citizen Airmen. Q: What are the responsibilities of your job? A: "Recently I've been shadowing our flights Computer Systems Assistant, so I can fill in for her when she deploys. I'll be fixing all the computer problems for the maintenance group and making sure everyone has access to their shared drives." Q: What are the most challenging aspects of your job? A: "I would say a lot of things about my job can get really frustrating. Sometimes you have a really hard time working through a problem. You run into things you've never seen before and that can be really challenging. But that's ok, I like the challenge. It develops my skills so that the next time I run into that problem I'll already know how to fix it." Q: What are the most rewarding aspects of your job? A: "I love finishing up a difficult problem after working on it for a long time. The look on a person's face when you've fixed their computer issue or saved them a lot of time is very rewarding." Q: What is your civilian job? A: "I was working at Direct TV up until a few weeks ago, when the MOF requested support while their unit CSA deployed. Now I'm on orders through the end of the fiscal year." Q: Who is the most influential person in your life, why? A: "I'd have to say my Dad, because of everything he's overcome. He has been in the Air Force for 23 years, and he's one of the Air Force's top recruiters. The respect he carries with other people is something that I really look up to and it's because he's always there for people. He never leaves someone out to dry. It's also because he raised 3 kids working two or three jobs the whole time. He's been the one to show me what it takes to make it in life." Q: What do you enjoy doing for recreation? A: "I really love paintball. Some of my friends get kind of mad at me because I usually win. I like outdoor shooting too. Oh, and I love Halo! It's fun to get a big group of friends together with all the hooting and shouting that goes with it." Q: Where can we find you on a Friday night? A: "Orem, Utah, hanging out with my friends, maybe going to a movie or to Iggy's Bar & Grill." Q: What are you currently reading? A: "I've been reading the History of the Air Force. It was given to me by a former commander. It's interesting; I've enjoyed reading it." Q: What music are you currently listening to? A: "I grew up listening to Country music but then we moved to the city and I discovered all the new stuff. I like Metallica, 311, some rap, all kinds of things, really. My all time favorite, though, is George Strait." Q: What is your favorite movie? A: "That's a tough one, I'd have to say the movie I spend the most time watching is Mel Gibson's The Patriot." Q: What is your favorite sport/team? A: "Paintball and basketball. The Jazz are my favorite. I grew up cheering for the Jazz." Q: Where did you grow up? A: "I grew up a lot of places, my dad was in the military. I spent time in Washington, Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming, but the last eight years I've lived in Utah." Q: What is your favorite way to relax? A: "I like to read science fiction books when I'm trying to relax. Reading lets me forget what's bothering me for a while. And there's paintball of course. Pulling the trigger a few times relives stress. It feels good."