Chief enlisted administration technician epitomizes 'Service Before Self' Published May 18, 2010 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Senior Airman Jedediah Sherwood Unit: 48th Fighter Wing Duty Title: Chief enlisted administration technician Time in Service: 3 years, 2 months Time at Lakenheath: 1 year, 9 months Hometown: Cato, N.Y. Hobbies: Reading, home brewing Core Value Portrayed: Service Before Self How does the individual portray that core value? In support of the wing commander and command chief, Airman Sherwood balances an incredible work load, executing the wing's critical administrative requirements and ensuring countless suspenses are met at wing, command and headquarter levels. Despite the demanding schedule of tasks levied to United States Air Forces in Europe's busiest combat wing, Airman Sherwood keeps the wing's senior leaders on target by producing quality products and relentlessly tracking vital administrative timelines - all with confident composure and calm humility. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the Air Force is important to me because it grants me the opportunity to own part of the mission and help my fellow Airman accomplish their mission and reach their goals. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am most proud of being selected to represent USAFE on the first-ever Airman Safety Advisory Council at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. This has allowed me to impact Airman at all levels by spreading safety awareness and responsibility. What are your personal and/or professional goals? To be the best father and husband possible to my family, make chief master sergeant and acquire my master's degree in U.S. history. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the job is to interact with people of all ranks and get an inside look at the full force picture.