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Did you know… als, operating instructions and career ´:HORVWWKHÀUVWDQGRQO\PHP-
development courses. So many things ber of our family due to combat.
History, honor on display were at my disposal, and all I had to It was important to show future
do was read. Now the most popular fuels specialist that when some-
Senior Airman Grace Lee way to do research is to just look on RQH SD\V WKH XOWLPDWH VDFULÀFH
the Internet. When you treat each new he will not be forgotten. Also it
At the center of the Luke Air Force Base air park is a Medal of Honor memorial dedicated experience as an opportunity to learn, is a reminder that we are Air-
to the individuals whose names are inscribed from World War I and II. The nine airplanes at it becomes more of an adventure than men, warriors … and freedom
the air park are examples of the types of aircraft that have served at Luke over the years. an obstacle. is not free! The life we enjoy as
Americans is sometimes paid
Next, seek assistance. You should for in blood.”
never try to navigate any new en-
deavor alone. Once you have done your Gillespie not only made an
research, you should have plenty of impact on his peers in his career
questions that need to be answered. ÀHOGEXWDOVRRQIXWXUHJHQHUD-
Seek out an expert. There are so many tions of POL Airmen.
knowledgeable people all around wait-
ing for the opportunity to share their “Every morning during tech-
expertise. All you have to do is ask. nical school, we raised the U.S.
flag adjacent to the Gillespie
Lastly, trust your judgment and memorial,” said Senior Airman
take action. Once you have done all Ethan Brown, 455th ELRS.
the necessary work you should be “Now, four years later I’m in the
more than prepared to do whatever PLGGOH RI P\ ÀUVW GHSOR\PHQW
challenges you. For me, it was being and I realize it is up to me, and
careful to ensure I paid attention to my POL brothers and sisters,
detail because every patient’s life was WRÀQLVKZKDWPDVWHUVHUJHDQW
literally in my hands. Once I got the Gillespie started. Being a part of
hang of it, my confidence was built this ceremony here at Bagram,
up. I worked in the blood bank for I hope to one day head back
three years, and it eventually became to the POL schoolhouse, share
my favorite section. I am no longer my experiences and salute his
intimidated by a little blood. memorial.”
