48th LRS Airman epitomizes Service Before Self Published April 24, 2008 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Airman 1st Class Christopher Meyer, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he epitomizes the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Maj. Adrian M. Crowley Time in Service: Two years Time at Lakenheath: Two years Hometown: Knob Noster, Mo. Hobbies: Softball, bowling and traveling Core Value Portrayed: Airman Meyer epitomizes the core value of Service Before Self. By being the go-to guy for technical flightline tasks, volunteering his off-duty time, and continually pursuing his college degree, he has set the example for other Airmen to follow. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? It enables me to continue a long line of military tradition within my family. It also gives me a chance to give something back to the country while, at the same time, I am able to fulfill my personal goals that I never would have been able to achieve without the Air Force. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? The graduation of Basic Military Training was a very important accomplishment in my life. It was at this point that I knew that I was starting something great and there would be many challenges that I would face and overcome. What are your personal and career goals? With the military being such a major part of my life, my career and personal goals are very similar. Most importantly, I want to be a person that anybody can turn to for advice or help on or off duty. Additionally, I want to retire from the military with a higher rank than any of my family members did.