HH-60 Pave Hawk crew chief embodies 'Service Before Self' Published Nov. 10, 2009 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Rank: Airman 1st Class Matthew Norton Unit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Commander: Maj. Darrin "DB" Dronoff Duty Title: HH-60 Pave Hawk crew chief Time in Service: 1 year, 2 months Time at Lakenheath: 8 months Hometown: Mineville, N.Y. Hobbies: Soccer, working out, reading and graphics Core Value Portrayed: "Service Before Self" How does the individual portray that core value? A1C Norton has shown us he is determined to make an impact. His drive to accomplish his Career Development Courses early and complete more than 60 percent of his on-the-job training for skill level upgrade in four months shows his determination. Still, he finds time to volunteer off duty for mentoring Boy Scouts, was a key contributor of the 4th of July festivities at RAF Feltwell and is in the application phases to become a Sexual Assault victim's advocate. A1C Norton is setting a high standard that will surely lead to his goal of becoming an Air Force officer. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the Air Force has provided me with an avenue to serve my country, start a new and challenging career and follow in the footsteps set forth by my family. It makes me extremely proud. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am most proud of being a red rope at technical school, leading my fellow Airmen and graduating near the top of my class. What are your personal and/or professional goals? I would like to use my education and be selected into Officer Training School and then pursue a master's degree. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite thing about being a crew chief, is watching the helicopter fly. Every time I see one take off, I stare in awe like a little kid. It makes me proud to know my efforts make it possible for aircraft to fly and save lives!