• "...those are the values for which I'm most grateful for...”

    "I started tae kwon do when I was six and received my third-degree black belt nearly three years ago. Soon after, I began Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and now attend classes in the area twice a week as a blue belt. Martial arts taught me discipline, respect and self-control, and those are the values for

  • "...My twin brother Wesley and I grew up doing everything together..."

    "Both my twin brother Wesley and I grew up doing everything together. We wore the same clothes. We joined the Air Force together and were even in the same flight together at basic training. I remember us going out and playing basketball all the time growing up. Now, he is at the Defense Language

  • "...My world revolves around my family..."

    "When I look back on my career, experiencing my first base, meeting the woman who became my wife, having our two children, and buying our first home, I owe a lot to the Air Force. My world revolves around my family. The Air Force gave me that path to work hard for everything I have and provide for

  • "...It was a special moment in both our lives..."

    "The most memorable moment I shared with my father was when I came home after tech school and I was able to sign our 'Wall of Honor.' My father dedicated this wall in our man cave to all our friends and family who have served. It was a special moment in both of our lives."Airman Carlos Stear, 9th

  • "...Going out there I didn't know what to expect, I was a little nervous..."

    "I can remember being at my neighbor's house learning to play the guitar. I was 10 years old at the time, and was learning the fundamentals from that old man.  A few years later I really got hooked. I was performing with a band during a small music festival; we were actually opening for a national

  • "...Capturing those moments gives me a chance to look back and remember..."

    "I've always been active outdoors since I was a child living in Minnesota. Being stationed in different locations gave me a chance to experience what the areas had to offer. I have ridden snowmobiles, owned horses and a boat, skied down mountains and I even learned how to scuba dive. But, the one

  • "...It's either him, or me..."

    "Every time I go in the ring I still get nervous but once I get hit with the first punch, the nervousness disappears. It's either him or me.I decided to start boxing as a self-defense. Ever since then I've fallen in love with the sport and I've been boxing for the Air Force for four years now. In

  • In honor of Public Service Recognition Week: Faces of Beale

    "My time working for the Child Development Center has been great, I love being a part of the children's lives and watching them grow. I wouldn't change it for the world. I wake up every morning excited knowing I'm helping support Team Beale and I find that very rewarding. It has also helped during

  • "...I believe diversity helped build my character and learn who I am..."

    "I see myself as being a diverse person; I love traveling and experiencing new things. I believe diversity helped build my character and learn who I am."Senior Airman Jessica Young, 9th Contracting Squadron contracting officerHometown: Baton Rouge, La.Everyone has a story...we dare you to tell