Unit safety representative displays "Integrity First"

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Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Chad Ashby

Unit: 48th Component Maintenance Squadron

Duty Title: Unit safety representative

Time in Service: 11 years, 6 months

Time at Lakenheath: 3 years, 2 months

Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C.

Hobbies: Playing golf and watching movies

Core Value Portrayed: "Integrity First"

How does the individual portray that core value?

Ashby is one of the most dependable NCOs in the squadron. When given a task, regardless of the difficulty, he always produces accurate and effective results while always maintaining a positive attitude! These very traits are why he was hand-selected for unit safety representative by his squadron commander.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?

It's a meaningful career that allows me the opportunity to provide help to others who need it more.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?

I am most proud of getting the opportunity to fix aircraft in forward deployed locations and directly impacting the mission.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?

Complete my bachelor's degree and knock out Course 14.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of the job is getting to help others.