Inspection section apprentice displays "Service Before Self" Published Oct. 31, 2012 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Patrick A. Hange Unit: 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Duty Title: Inspection section apprentice Time in Service: 1 year, 10 months Time at Lakenheath: 1 year, 3 months Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Hobbies: Skateboarding and playing video games Core Value Portrayed: "Service Before Self" How does the individual portray that core value? Hange is always the first to volunteer for any task, regardless of what it is or how long it takes. He never complains about any assignment and has one of the best attitudes you could hope to find. He sets the standard for the way Airmen should perform and carry themselves on a daily basis. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? I get to do tasks that most people will never get a chance to do. I get to work on F-15s and travel to places I would never get a chance to go to if I was not in the Air Force. Additionally, I get to serve our great nation. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? Passing my Career Development Courses and completing three 5ks. I am currently training to step up to 10Ks for next year! What are your personal and/or professional goals? To continue becoming a better person everyday and doing the best I can at my job. I would like to complete my Community College of the Air Force degree by the end of my first enlistment. What is your favorite part of your job? I like that I learn something new everyday about the aircraft and that I can troubleshoot and isolate complex problems and then make the required repairs. I find the whole experience exhilarating!