WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Ian Kimmel
Unit: 445th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight
Duty Title: Aircraft structural maintenance craftsman
Hometown: Tillamook, Oregon
Civilian Job: Full-time Active Guard Reserve member in the fabrication flight
Education: Currently enrolled at Arizona State University for a Bachelor of Science in Design in architectural studies
Hobbies: Motorcycles, snowboarding, hiking and traveling
Career Goal: My military goal is continuing my Air Force career, either rising in the ranks as an enlisted member or possibly commissioning as a maintenance officer. My personal goal is finishing my bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture with the aspirations of managing my own architecture firm.
What do you like about working at the 445th? I like the camaraderie here at the 445th. Everyone looks out for one another and has each other’s back. The friendships I’ve made here will last a lifetime.
Why did you join the Air Force? Both my grandfathers served in the U.S. Air Force when they were younger, as well as my two brothers Mason and Micheal who serve in the U.S. Army. I’ve always looked up to the people in my family who have served, especially my brothers. I joined to follow in their footsteps and make them proud.