WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --
Rank/Name: Senior Airman Jimmie Darbonne
Unit: 445th Force Support Squadron
Duty Title: Food service journeyman
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Civilian Job: Maintenance operation technician city contractor for Indianapolis
Education: Pursing a bachelor’s degree in sports marketing from Indiana University
Hobbies: Practicing my faith in God, spending time with family, playing video games, relaxing, staying fit with basketball, sports
Career Goal: Be successful at anything I give my time to and be a positive example to people of all ages and backgrounds.
What do you like about working at the 445th? I like that this opportunity allows me to grow as a person and connect with people who I’ve grown very close to. Working for the 445th is something I don’t take for granted, and I’m very appreciative of all the people who have helped me along my military journey.
Why did you join the Air Force? To give myself more opportunities. My family played a big role in raising me and I’ve always wanted to make them proud. I’ve always been very ambitious, and I think the Air Force has really given me another outlet to take advantage of resources I never imagined.