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Airman 1st Class Jacob Formantes, center, poses with his grandfather, left, and father Master Sgt. Robert Formantes, at his basic military training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Robert and Jacob are both sta- tioned at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
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Legacy lives on: Father, son stationed together
by Airman 1st Class GIOVANNI SIMS
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Since the U.S. Air Force’s establish- ment in 1947, sons and daughters have followed in their parents’ foot- steps to serve their country. Rarely do they get the opportunity to serve alongside each other.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Airman 1st Class Jacob Forman- tes, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural main- tenance apprentice, was fortunate to receive his first assignment down the street from his father, Master Sgt. Robert Formantes, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels system section chief.
“It was my second week of tech school when I found out I would be stationed here at D-M,” Jacob said. “I just had to call my father. I knew he wouldn’t believe it.”
Though it was hard to see his old- est child leave the nest, Robert was proud of Jacob’s decision to join the Air Force.
“It was a huge relief,” Robert said. “I knew the Air Force was going to take care of him. He would learn a trade and still have a skillset to use if he decided not to stay in.”
Growing up, Jacob saw first-hand the opportunities that came with join- ing the Air Force.
“I wasn’t nervous,” Jacob said. “I saw how well the Air Force treated my dad and family and that made me very comfortable in my decision.”
Jacob’s father had always played
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an important role in his life through his strong leadership and mentorship. “His input has definitely had a great impact on my life,” Jacob said. “He’s helped me every single step of the way.
Since I was young he’s taught me the values of family, respect for others and hard work which I know I can use to be successful in the Air Force and in life.”
No matter how far or close their
careers may place them, Robert will always support his son’s endeavors.
“I want him to be able to wake up every morning, look in the mirror and be proud of himself,” Robert said.
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D-M readiness exercise ...
Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby
An Airman performs a post-flight check on an A-10C Thunderbolt II Feb. 13 during the Bushwhacker 18-02 Cac- tus Flag exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Cactus Flag is designed to ensure Davis-Monthan AFB is ready to deliver attack aircraft anywhere in the world.
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