Laughlin XLer – Terrance Alexander, 47th Maintenance Directorate

Terrance Alexander, 47th Maintenance Directorate machinist, poses with Col. Tom Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Garry Berry, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 18, 2012. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

Laughlin XLer – Terrance Alexander, 47th Maintenance Directorate

Published July 25, 2012
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: 47th Maintenance Directorate machinist

Why he XLed: He demonstrated exceptional safety awareness when he and a co-worker arrived at work on June 21 and noticed a co-worker's car on fire. He took immediate action by grabbing a fire extinguisher and putting out the fire. His quick work saved the co-worker's vehicle and prevented damage to the other parked vehicles near it. His actions also saved the fire department $1,100 in resources.

Hometown: Morris, Pa.

Family: Patti McGonagill (girlfriend), Brandon, Dylan and Mathew (sons), Stephanie (daughter), Brandon and Haley (grandchildren)

Time at Laughlin: 30 years

Time in military/civil service: Four years military and 26 years civil service

Greatest accomplishment: Getting to fly in a T-38 Talon in 2009

Hobbies: Fishing and motorcycling

Bad habit: Playing too much Kingdoms of Camelot on Facebook

Favorite movies: Taken, Outlaw Josey Wales and The Siege of Firebase Gloria

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: Bill Gates so I could ask him for some ideas on how to make my first million.