Food service apprentice displays 'Service Before Self'

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Name and Rank:
Airman 1st Class Casey Herron

Unit: 48th Force Support Squadron

Duty Title: Food service apprentice

Time in Service: 2 years, 4 months

Time at Lakenheath: 2 years

Hometown:
Hayden, Ala.

Hobbies: Church, sports, drawing, reading and volunteer work.

Core Value Portrayed:
Service Before Self

How does the individual portray that core value? Airman 1st Class Herron is truly a one-of-a-kind Airman, both on and off duty. Casey continuously places the needs of the Air Force and his community first. Never one to shy from a difficult task, requirement or volunteer opportunity, he gives his best 100 percent of the time. These qualities make Airman Herron an invaluable member of the Knight's Table team and the Lakenheath community.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving is important to me because it gives me the chance to do my part in the Air Force.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
Being deployed and what I've learned about my job and life in the Air Force.

What are your personal and/or professional goals? My goals are to do my best to serve my God, my church and my fellow man.

What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the job is when my efforts pay off and things go smoothly.