Aerospace ground equipment craftsman displays "Excellence in All We Do"

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Name and Rank:
Tech. Sgt. Michael Kumiyama

Unit: 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

Duty Title: Aerospace ground equipment craftsman

Time in Service: 11 years

Time at Lakenheath: 2 years

Hometown: Fort Campbell, Ky.

Hobbies: Break dancing, wine making, river boat gambling and air guitar

Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"

How does the individual portray that core value?

Kumiyama is a shining example of what right looks like.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?

My family has been serving in the United States military for more than four generations in every branch of service. It is my duty to my family and country to follow in their foot steps and serve the United States of America.

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

I am most proud of being able to travel all over the world and seeing different cultures and customs.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?

Some goals of mine are to get promoted and complete my bachelor's degree with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part of my job is working with new people that come in from technical school. Being able to teach them how to do their job as well as being an active and productive Airman is very rewarding to me.