WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --
Rank/Name
Senior Master Sgt. David Filipkowski
Unit
445th Airlift Wing/Inspector General
Duty Title
Inspections Superintendent
Hometown
West Chester, Ohio
Hobbies
Hiking, biking, camping, anything outdoors
Career Goal
To help make the 445 AW/IGI one of the leading inspection offices in Air Force Reserve Command.
What do you like about working at the 445th?
1. The people. I have made many long lasting friendships with people in this unit. 2. The training. I have had the opportunity to attend training that people in the civilian world pay thousands of dollars to attend. I would encourage all Airmen to take advantage of any training that is available, it’s in most cases free to the member and looks good on both your military EPR and a civilian resume.
Why did you join the Air Force?
Direction and a sense of purpose. Serve my country. After high school I immediately started college but after one semester I was unsure what I wanted and was uninterested with the classes I was taking. I thought joining the Air Force would help me find direction and allow me to learn things I would otherwise never come in contact with. I thought also that it would allow me to see the world. I can say that both happened. I went in to a career field (Command and Control) that I would never have thought of getting into in the civilian world and mostly during my Active Duty time I was able to deploy many times overseas.