WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Master Sgt. Zachary Loechler
Unit: 87th Aerial Port Squadron
Duty Title: Air Transportation Craftsman, 87 APS Safety and Security Manager
Hometown: New Albany, Ohio
Civilian Job: Lyft, Inc. – General Liability Claims Advocate
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Otterbein University
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, coaching youth baseball and playing guitar/singing.
Career Goal: I want to complete my Community College of the Air Force degree and Senior NCO professional military education while continuing to lead and mentor our next generation of Airmen.
What do you like about working at the 445th?: The people. The men and women in uniform that push and mentor you to be better. The wingman that is there to celebrate with you. The wingman that is there to listen and lift you up. It’s the people.
Why did you join the Air Force?: I joined to serve others and to serve a mission that is bigger than myself. I identify most with the Service Before Self core value and strive to live within that framework every day.