445th Airlift Wing February Spotlight Performer

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Rank/Name: Senior Airman Leslie Smith

Unit: 445th Maintenance Squadron

Duty Title: Non-destructive Inspection Journeyman

Hometown: Middletown, Ohio

Civilian Job: Non-destructive Inspection Air Reserve Technician

Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in psychological science from Miami University, Ohio

Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, eating at restaurants featured on the television show, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

Career Goal: To be a school counselor

What you like about working at the 445th?: I enjoy getting to know the people that I work with in the Reserve.  Everyone has different military backgrounds and it is neat to hear about their experiences. There are a lot of good people here to grow and learn from.

Why did you join the Air Force?: When I joined the Air Force the first time I was unsure what I wanted to do. My mom suggested that I talk to an Air Force recruiter so I did. It was the best decision I`ve made. I have met some of the most important people in my life and have so many great experiences to look back on. When I joined the reserve I knew what it meant to be a part of the military and I wanted to serve again.