48th Logistics Readiness Squadron practices Service Before Self Published Oct. 16, 2008 RAF LAKENHEATH, United Kingdom -- Tech. Sgt. Timothy Smith, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron operations supervisor, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he portrays the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Lt. Col. Debbie Kent Time in Service: 11 years, 10 months Time at Lakenheath: 4 years, 8 months Hometown: Castlewood, Va. Hobbies: Softball, sight-seeing, spending time with family Core Value Portrayed: Service before self! Sergeant Smith doesn't wait to be told to complete a task he will see a problem and fix it before his supervisors knew there was an issue. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? I get a sense of accomplishment knowing what I do makes a difference. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? Performing Joint Operations doing Convoy Security with the Army. What are your personal and career goals? Personal Goals- My family is very important to me. I just want to enjoy every available moment with them I possibly can. Career Goals- Make Chief Master Sergeant and complete my degree in Transportation Management.