WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Joseph O’Bryan
Unit: 445th Civil Engineer Squadron
Duty Title: Craftsman Electrician
Hometown: Petersburg, Kentucky
Civilian Job: Seminarian for priesthood
Education: Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Pontifical College Josephinum
Hobbies: Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing and archery. I also drum.
Career Goal: To become a Catholic Priest
What do you like about working at the 445th? The people here at the 445th are very authentic and I can relate to them. Many of the people in my shop are just good friends. I know that they have my back, and I have theirs; it’s like a brotherhood. The 445th also gave me the opportunity to deploy along with multiple temporary duty assignments. I gained a significant amount of job experience and developed great relationships with others.
Why did you join the Air Force? I first joined the Air Force because I simply wanted to better myself and also for the educational benefits. The Air Force was highly recommended to me through multiple people I know who joined and said the Air Force was by far the best branch out there. After six years in the Air Force Reserve, I realized I’ve embraced the core values over time: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.