Sortie support journeyman portrays 'Service Before Self'

Published Nov. 5, 2009

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Senior Airman Daniel Parker

Unit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Duty Title: Sortie Support journeyman

Time in Service: 4 years

Time at Lakenheath: 1 year, 4 months

Hometown: Semmes, Ala.

Hobbies: Guitar, games and cars

Core Value Portrayed: "Service Before Self"

How does the individual portray that core value? Airman Parker is the first person in the door and the last to leave. He gives 100 percent every day, goes above and beyond with his job and ensures personnel have serviceable tools and equipment when needed.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
I want to do something that has meaning in my life.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
Getting an incentive ride on the best aircraft in the inventory: the F-15D.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?
To retire from the Air Force as a chief master sergeant and to spend my life with someone special.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Working on the most challenging airplane in the Air Force: the F-15.