Dental Airman selected as wingman of choice Published March 14, 2013 By Sheppard AFB Public Affairs 82nd Training Wing 3/13/13 -- Name and rank: Johnie L. Eiland III, SrA Go by name: Johnie Squadron/Duty phone: 82d Dental Squadron, 676-4474 Duty title: Dental Assistant Hometown: East Saint Louis, Illinois Years of service and time on Sheppard: 3 years 10 months, 7 months Family: Wife, son, and daughter Education (Include name of school and degree in what area): 9 credit hours from CCAF degree What inspires you: My family and passion of learning new things because it never hurts to gain more knowledge. It just makes you that much smarter than the next guy. Future goals: Complete my CCAF degree as well as a degree in accounting. Get my retailer's license. Greatest accomplishment: Being accepted to the National Honor Society in 8th grade. Hobbies, off-duty interests: Basketball, baseball, learning about cars, learning about new investments, building things with my hands. Why is this person the Wingman of Choice? SrA Eiland has demonstrated teamwork through exceptional performance since hitting the ground running in August. SrA Eiland was selected to be a dental assistant in the highly demanding Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program. He has been instrumental in teaching the junior technicians his skillset. SrA Eiland routinely fills in short notice during absences to ensure Team Sheppard always receives the care they deserve. He also volunteers to stay late or takes on-call duty to help his fellow Airmen. Commander's name and comments: Col Phillip Portera Truly a "team player," who consistently goes above and beyond what's required. A top-notch airmen with exceptional military bearing and limitless potential.