Master Sgt. Darren Demel, 18th Air Refueling Squadron

Master Sgt. Darren Demel shares information with a passenger during an air refueling mission on Oct. 18. Sergeant Demel is a KC-135 Statotanker boom operator for the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying squadron of the 931st Air Refueling Group. The 931st Air Refueling Group is an Air Force Reserve Command unit assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Connor Burkhard)

Spirit Spotlight: Master Sgt. Darren Demel

Published Oct. 21, 2008

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Master Sgt. Darren Demel is a Hoisington, Kan., native who has been in the Air Force for more than 19 years. He was an active-duty B-52 Stratofortress crew chief for 11 years.

Air Force job: KC-135 Stratotanker Boom Operator

Civilian job: Manufacturing engineer for Cessna Aircraft Company

Education: Currently enrolled in Senior NCO Academy Course 12

Favorite way to relax: Tinker with classic cars

Favorite movie: Christmas Vacation

Most influential person in my life: I have many. There's no way to single one out.

Easiest way to annoy me: Be an inconsiderate driver

What I'm listening to: 80's Rock on XM Radio

If won $1 million I would: Enjoy it!