WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Joshua A. Slusser
Unit: 445th Maintenance Squadron
Duty Title: Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
Civilian Job: Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Air Reserve Technician)
Education: Associate degree in applied science, aerospace ground equipment technology from the Community College of the Air Force. Currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University to complete a bachelor’s degree in quality systems management.
Hobbies: Camping, hiking, canoeing, deer/turkey hunting, and working on cars and trucks
Career Goal: To become the flight chief for my aerospace ground equipment flight
What you like about working at the 445th?: I like the mission tempo, and being able to stay busy. The 445th is full of great people who know how to take care of their Airmen. Our leadership is always looking out for our well-being and morale. I have enjoyed the deployment and career broadening opportunities as well. As an ART doing my military job full-time, I enjoy training the reservists, and maintaining our support equipment so the aircraft can complete its mission
Why did you join the Air Force?: I proudly served as an active-duty U.S. Marine, and I wanted to broaden my skills, and find a career suitable to support a family. The U.S. Air Force had a better career path and promotion potential for me. The Air Force allows me to serve and be there for my family. I always admired the Air Force’s aircraft, especially the C-5 Galaxy when I saw it in Okinawa, Japan as a Marine delivering the President’s helicopters.