Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Laria Corney Jr.

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  • 60th AIr Mobility Wing Public Affairs


Squadron:
60th Security Forces Squadron
Duty Title: Installation Patrolman
Years in service: Seven years
Hometown: Houston, Texas

Goals: "To be the best NCO for myself and troops I supervise and best at everything I do. Continue working on my CCAF degree in Criminal Justice and begin training as a Military Working Dog Handler. I would also like to work as a DEA Agent, U.S. Marshal, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Agent or as a SWAT Officer. "

Greatest achievement: Being promoted to staff sergeant right before deploying to Iraq.

"Laria is one of our best Defenders," said Maj. Travis Harsha, 60th Security Forces Squadron commander. "A true warrior, he exemplifies our core values and serves as a role model NCO. I'm extremely proud and honored to serve with him to provide a secure operating environment for Rapid Global Mobility for America."