I am still full time Active Duty Air Force only attached to North Carolina's only Air National Guard unit. Our first mission in the NCANG is governed by North Carolina's governor and then the President of the United States.
When I came to the NCANG promotion was not just handed to me. Unlike Active Duty, not assigned to a Guard unit, I didn't have to take a test to prove I earned the next stripe (promotion). As soon as we landed here I had to work hard and earn the respect of complete strangers. We all wear the same uniform but I had to earn that respect through hard work, dedication, professionalism and military bearing. It's been a long difficult 6 months adjusting in Charlotte and Heather can contest to that. She's been the rock at home so I can focus on my mission at work. It's challenging and I can never understand what she goes through day-to-day but without her I wouldn't be able to do what I do. Because of that I was able to focus, earn others respect and the next stripe as Technical Sergeant (E-6) in the United States Air Force. With the new stripe I earn a slightly bigger paycheck but lots more responsibility.
I'm not saying it'll be easy moving forward but with my family's support by my side it'll be that much better.
The "Reason" why I serve
Squadron Commander - Lt Col Holbrooks
McKaila tacking on my new stripes (Air Force Heritage)
Although small McKenna packs a big punch
I think Heather was waiting for this moment
She took out some of those night and weekends I had to out on me
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| Always wanting to be just like daddy |
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| Sassy girl |
Big Boy
Our Patriot
Out of the 3 McKenna is most likely to serve like Daddy
McKaila enjoying the perks of touring a C-130
In the Cargo Bay
NCANG
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| I will always cherish this picture Walking the flightline |
Mini Herc
On board the Mini Herc
Logan enjoying the ride
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