445 AW February Spotlight Performer

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  


Rank/Name:
Tech. Sgt. John F. Brinker, Jr.

Unit:
445th Security Forces Squadron

Duty Title:
Fire team leader

Hometown:
La Grange, Kentucky

Civilian Job:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Education:
Nursing school

Hobbies:
Camping, hiking, carpentry, blacksmithing, bookbinding, illuminated writing, shooting... the list goes on.

Career Goal:
I have two goals: to be a First Sergeant and /or complete a Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing and to earn my commission.

What you like about working at the 445th?
The 445th is a family... not just a one weekend a month and two weeks a year family.  We can truly count on each other to be there when we need it.

Why did you join the Air Force?
I joined the Air Force originally as a family tradition of military service.  Somewhere along the way it became more than that.  I felt I had to serve my country and my compatriots.