Combat Arms instructor displays 'Service Before Self' Published May 6, 2011 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Senior Airman Anthony Komara Jr. Unit: 48th Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Combat Arms Instructor Time in Service: 7 years Time at Lakenheath: 6 months Hometown: Summerville, S.C. Hobbies: Playing outdoor sports and family oriented activities Core Value Portrayed: "Service Before Self" How does the individual portray that core value? Senior Airman Komara demonstrates our core values in his daily routines. He has been placed in positions of authority and leadership above his pay grade due to his dedication to the mission and his can do attitude. Airman Komara is responsible for maintaining inspections for all the firearms in the United Kingdom. He also maintains the United Kingdom weapons parts account valued at more than $500,000 Additionally, he is in charge of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory account for RAF Feltwell's firing range which services 91 squadrons throughout the United Kingdom. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the military gives me a sense of pride and self respect. Members of my family have served in the military for the last three generations. My father served as an active duty Air Force Air Transportation Supply & Management Airman. He retired after 20 years as a master sergeant. Two of my uncles served in the U. S. Marine Corps and U. S. Air Force. Additionally, my youngest brother served in the U. S. Army Infantry. To serve is not just a tradition, it's a rite of passage in my family. We take comfort in the knowledge that my family and many others have served their country. I feel that now it's my turn to carry on as the next guardian of our nation and its people. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am most proud of completing 36 accredited hours towards my Community College of the Air Force in Criminal Justice and the completion of my Combat Arms training. What are your personal and/or professional goals? My goals are to complete my CCAF degree, NCO training, and become a Senior Combat Arms Instructor What is your favorite part of your job? I enjoy taking a shooter and molding them into a wartime fighter, imparting them with the knowledge to utilize their weapon in a combat situation. There is a sense of accomplishment when you see a shooter who is struggling with firing and mold them into an expert marksman.