Liberty Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Bishop Published Dec. 12, 2014 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Justin Bishop Unit: 48th Operations Support Squadron Duty Title: Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman Time in Service: 1 year, 10 months Time at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 4 months Hometown: California City, Calif. Hobbies: Sports, traveling and watching movies Core Value Portrayed: Excellence in All We Do How does the individual portray this core value? Bishop was submitted for a Liberty Spotlight by Staff Sgt. Jessica Lum, 48th OSS assistant NCOIC. "Bishop is one of the hardest-working and honest Airmen I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I never have to worry about checking up on him to get the job done," Lum said. "More often than not, he comes to me with reminders before it's even on my radar." Bishop earned Senior Airman Below-the-Zone and is working on his commissioning application to the U.S. Air Force Academy. He was coined by Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, for superior performance in guiding the aircrew flight equipment preparations for the 20th NATO tactical leadership program exercise. Bishop also volunteered 100 hours as an assistant football coach for the Lakenheath High School varsity football team. His dedication and commitment to excellence is an inspiration to the Airmen around him. Why did you join the Air Force? It's a tradition in my family to join the military. My grandfather was in the U.S. Army and my father served in the U.S. Air Force. My older sister graduates from the Air Force Academy in May. Joining the Air Force also provides me with great educational and career development opportunities. How does your job support the mission of the 48th Fighter Wing? Aircrew flight equipment provides life-sustaining equipment to 48th Fighter Wing pilots for in-flight and emergency situations. What is your favorite part of your job? I like the camaraderie that comes from working at a fighter squadron. What drives you as an Airman? I am driven by my desire to help the mission succeed. What skills do you possess that set you apart from others? I have a strong work ethic that was instilled in me by my family. I also take pride in the quality of the work I do because pilot's lives depend on it. What has been your favorite place to travel in England/Europe, or where would you like to travel to? Traveling to Normandy, France, was very humbling. I toured the beaches and all the major D-Day landmarks twice.