Medical support technician practices 'Service Before Self'

Published July 8, 2009

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Airman Jacob Rockhold, 48th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, was nominated for the Liberty Spotlight by his chain of command because he practices the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self."

Commander: Lt. Col. Jeffrey White

Time in Service: 11 Months

Time at Lakenheath: 7 Months

Hometown: Golden, Ill.

Hobbies: Fitness, playing guitar and writing

Core value portrayed: Service Before Self. "Airman Rockhold is always stepping up and accepting new roles and responsibilities. He's always one of the first to volunteer."

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving in the Air Force is important to me because I know coming to work each day helps someone else along the way and keeps our loved ones safe at home.

What are your personal and career goals?
My personal goals are to stay physically fit, at peak condition, 365 days a year, and to maintain my relationship with God and hope to build on it to become a better man. My career goals are to pursue a bachelor's degree, be the leader people expect me to be and earn the rank given to me.