>> this is where i truly wanted to be. >> spencer was passionate about flying before he was old enough to run. >> my first word is bird, and my mom always cracks on me about that one. >> reporter: your first word was bird? >> not mom, not dad, but bird. >> reporter: spencer graduated with a degree in aeronautics, and competes in flying competitions. >> i feel accomplished, but i'm still hungry, there's more i want. >> reporter: it's the mission that guides the wings of the red tail hawks. >> we get a pallet or two out of the deal, it's awesome. we want them to do great things in their lives. >> inspiring the flock by flying high. steve patterson, nbc news, washington. and that's nbc "nightly news" for this saturday. tomorrow on nightly news with kate snow, preserving american homes that came in a kit and with stood the test of time. i'm jose diaz balart, thank you for the privilege of your time. and good night. new evacuations tonight in the