Why I Serve Day 2024 U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 21, 2024 Why I Serve Day 2024 Maj. Jeffrey Lichlyter: "I serve because I want to care for Airmen more than anyone thinks is possible." Tech. Sgt. John Baltz: "I serve because my father served." Maj. Jeffrey Lichlyter, 910th Airlift Wing chaplain, and Tech. Sgt. John Baltz, 910th AW noncommissioned officer in charge of chaplain operations, pose for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Rogers: "I serve because I like to travel and be part of something bigger than I am." Master Sgt. Thomas Wiesen: "I joined because I like the travel and benefits." Master Sgt. Thomas Wiesen, 910th Aerial Spray maintainer, and Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Rogers, 910th Aerial Spray Maintenance flight chief, pose for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Senior Airman Philip Hunter: "I serve because I wanted a better education for me and my family." Senior Airman Philip Hunter, 910th Mission Support Group personnelist, poses for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Capt. Nicole Faett: "I originally decided to serve because I wanted to travel and wanted to become a pilot. Now after doing it, I stay because the mission set is really rewarding and I love to see the difference whenever we are out there flying." Capt. Nicole Faett, 757th Airlift Squadron pilot, poses for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Staff Sgt. Manaria Coats: "I serve because I want to make a difference and my grandfather served so I want to honor his legacy." Staff Sgt. Manaria Coats, 910th Communications Squadron Airman, poses for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Tech. Sgt. Rico Allen: "I joined to be part of something bigger than myself." Tech. Sgt. Rico Allen, 910th Security Forces Squadron Defender, poses for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Lt. Col. Benjamin Iannucci: "I serve because I have a family that I want to make this country better for." Lt. Col. Benjamin Iannucci, 910th Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download Why I Serve Day 2024 Capt. Christopher Anderson: "I serve because I got interested in it when I was in college with ROTC and I stayed after I did my first deployment in Afghanistan." Capt. Christopher Anderson, 910th Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, poses for a photo on the flightline at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, August 20, 2024. Members of the installation participated in the 'Why I Serve' social media campaign initiated by the secretary of defense to highlight the value of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo) Details Download