48th EMS Airman epitomizes Service Before Self Published June 12, 2008 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Airman 1st Class Christopher Kowalczyk , 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he epitomizes the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Major Darrin "DB" Dronoff Time in Service: 15 Months Time at Lakenheath: 8 Months Hometown: Jenison, Mich. Hobbies: Baseball, golf, traveling, working on cars and hanging out with friends Core Value Portrayed: Airman Kowalczyk is the true epitome of "Service Before Self" and "Excellence In All We Do." From engaging in volunteer opportunities to dress and appearance, and everything else in between, he is truly an Airman his peers strive to emulate. Not only does he work hard to improve himself; he also works hard to improve those around him. For instance, he has volunteered his time to relocate the elementary school's reading resource room and set up new class rooms for the teachers. At work he aggressively tackles every assignment handed to him...completing each task to perfection each and every time. In addition to his impeccable work ethic his dress and appearance is immaculate. He always comes to work with a sharp uniform and boots shined better than the mirrors on the Hubble Telescope. The Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight is lucky to have an Airman of his caliber and it will be of little surprise if Airman Kowalczyk is not Chief Kowalczyk one day down the road. Why is serving important to you? Serving is important to me because I am doing something that not many Americans have the courage to do and that is to serve their country in the time of war. What are your personal and career goals? I want to finish my CCAF and continue on with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I also want to earn my 5 level in AGE and go as far as possible in my career.