445th Airlift Wing NCO of the Quarter, first quarter Published March 2, 2011 By 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Tech. Sgt. Steven Purvis is an air transportation craftsman assigned to the 87th Aerial Port Squadron. He was recently assigned as the NCOIC of Passenger Services at Joint Base Charleston where he supervised five Airmen and moved 2,374 passengers on 481 aircraft. Sergeant Purvis also provided material handling equipment training to 37 passengers, promoting efficient use of resources. He refined the passenger services training exercises to include war skills lessons emphasizing Operation Enduring Freedom/American Expeditionary Forces requirements. During his off-duty time, Sergeant Purvis is pursuing his fourth higher education degree through Georgia Tech University graduate program. He's an active member of his church and volunteered 16 hours to help raise money for homeless shelters in Michigan.