Dragon of the Week Published July 22, 2009 81st Taining Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, BILOXI, MISS. -- Name -- Capt. Theodore (Ted) "Radar" West Unit -- 81st Training Wing Position -- plans officer Time in Air Force -- eight years (after eight years of junior and senior ROTC) Time at Keesler -- 2½ years Noteworthy -- just earned master's degree in computer information systems from the University of Phoenix, Federal Aviation Administration student pilot (flew F-15D from the back seat) Hometown -- Destin, Fla. Why did you join the Air Force? to serve and lead in the world's best air and space force What are your short- and long-term goals? short-term, obtain my private pilot's license; long-term, attend Air Command and Staff College What's your favorite quote? "Knowledge is power." -- Sir Francis Bacon What are your hobbies? flying, collecting, music, games