Unit training manager embodies 'Excellence in All We Do' Published Sept. 29, 2009 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Leon Thomas Unit: 48th Communications Squadron Duty Title: Unit training manager Time in Service: 9 years Time at Lakenheath: 11 months Hometown: Warner Robins, Ga. Hobbies: Playing the drums, bass guitar and spending time with my four children. Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do" How does the individual portray that core value? Excellence in All We Do is not just a saying, but an attitude Sergeant Thomas displays in his everyday activities. It's great seeing his professionalism as our unit training manager. Sergeant Thomas performs exceptionally while helping customers with training tasks. He provides the commander and flight superintendents with real time statistics on squadron training issues. Sergeant Thomas is a workhorse, and we're proud to have him as part of our team! Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? The military is made of many vital parts to defend our nation and everything we believe in as Americans. While serving in the Air Force, we are providing the links to ensure success in defending the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. We cannot afford to take this responsibility lightly. This not only applies to Airmen, but all branches of the service. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? My proudest accomplishment is being recognized by Air Combat Command's Logistics Standardization and Evaluation Team for having the best training program to date, within my first year of being a training manager. What are your personal and/or professional goals? My personal and professional goals are to leave RAF Lakenheath with a 4-year degree and technical sergeant on my sleeve. I would also like for others to see me as a man of action instead of someone who is all talk. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is helping others resolve training issues as the unit subject matter expert on training.