Operations officer displays "Excellence in All We Do" Published March 8, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Cory D. Payne 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - -- Rank and Full Name: Capt. Jules Perrie Unit: 48th Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Operations officer Time in Service: 7 years Time at Lakenheath: 3 years Hometown: New Orleans, La. Hobbies: Working out and reading Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do" How does the individual portray that core value? Perrie runs the unit's largest section including daily Security Forces operations and Security Forces training. He demands leadership at all levels, and succeeds because he emulates it. He also steps up to command the unit whenever the commander is away, meaning he is in charge of 400 personnel guarding resources and defending the base against any attack. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? The Air Force has given my life a greater meaning than it had prior to my entry into military service. Being in the Air Force gives me a sense of belonging to something bigger than myself and allows me to have an impact on the lives of countless men and women who bravely answer our nations call to service. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? The thing that has given me the most pride in my Air Force career is having the opportunity to serve with the men and women of the 48th SFS. My unit has been through so many hardships and experienced so much loss with Senior Airman Alden and Airman 1st Class Patton. I am constantly amazed by the wherewithal, courage and dedication of the men and women I lead. What are your personal and/or professional goals? My personal goal is to get my two daughters through college. My professional goal is to someday have the chance to command a security forces squadron. What is your favorite part of your job? Leading the outstanding group of men and women I have been entrusted with.