WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- 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.