Nov. 30, 2023 Why I stay: Master Sgt. Jessica Martinez-Santana After a close run-in with the law at a young age, Master Sgt. Jessica Martinez-Santana, 81st Security Forces NCO in charge, changed her path in life after joining the Air Force. What solidified her decision to stay in was the impact she had on people.
Sept. 8, 2023 Why I Stay - Staff Sgt. Clum U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Clum, 314th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management noncommissioned officer in charge, has been in the service for 12 years and during this time he has credited his reenlistment on a multitude of decisions and support from varying factors.
Aug. 30, 2023 Why I Stay: Master Sgt. Clint Gessler Master Sgt. Clint Gessler has always had a deep passion for aviation. Gessler earned his private pilot license at age 17 and worked with the local Fixed Base Operator prior to his enlistment.
Aug. 9, 2023 Why I stay: Staff Sgt. Findley Staff Sgt. Austin Findley, 335th Training Squadron military training leader, joined the Air Force to travel the world and be part of something bigger than himself.
July 31, 2023 Why I Stay: Capt. Lamar Reece Capt. Lamar Reece, 97th Air Mobility Wing deputy chaplain, from Summerville, South Carolina, served enlisted for nine years before commissioning as a chaplain to further his Air Force career.
July 24, 2023 Why I Stay: 1st Lt. Catherine Grimm 1st Lt. Catherine J. Grimm, 97th Air Mobility Wing judge advocate chief of adverse actions, from Hinsdale, Illinois, recently transitioned into active duty after joining the Air Force ROTC and has a goal of becoming a colonel.
July 7, 2023 Why I Stay: Capt. Tyler Stout Capt. Tyler Stout, 97th Air Mobility Wing executive officer, from Mishawaka, Indiana, commissioned in 2019 from the United States Air Force Academy and plans to stay for the foreseeable future.
June 30, 2023 Why I Stay: Staff Sgt. Zachary Horton Staff Sgt. Zachary Horton, 97th Security Forces Squadron unit training manager, originally from Mount Pleasant, Texas, started his Air Force career in January 2015, but knew from a young age he wanted to serve his country.
June 23, 2023 Why I Stay: Staff Sgt. Douglas Gerrity Staff Sgt. Douglas Gerrity, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster instructor, chose to reenlist for another four years to continue his education in health science and achieve his dream of commissioning as a physical therapist.