Engineer journeyman epitomizes 'Excellence in All We Do'

Published Dec. 9, 2009

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Senior Airman James Clark

Unit: 48th Civil Engineer Squadron

Commander: Lt. Col. John Baker

Duty Title: Engineer journeyman

Time in Service: 3 years and 5 months

Time at Lakenheath: 1 year and 6 months

Hometown: Laurel, Miss.

Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, baseball and football

Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"
How does the individual portray that core value? Senior Airman Clark epitomizes 'Excellence in All We Do' on all levels. He puts 150-percent effort into everything he does and requires excellence in any project he touches.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
I get to serve my country, travel around the world and do things most people don't get to.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
When I was coined by Air Force Civil Engineer, Brig. Gen. Byers, for a job well done working with nationals in Iraq on a construction project.

What are your personal and career goals?
My personal goal is to attain a degree in Civil Engineering or Natural Resources Management, and my career goal is to be an airborne RED HORSE military training instructor and make chief master sergeant.