Married couple re-enlists to continue development of young Airmen Published June 19, 2009 By Airman 1st Class Valerie Hosea 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Master Sgts. Scotty and Dana Fogle have been serving their country for more than 18 years and recently extended their careers for five more years at a dual re-enlistment ceremony. "It is very unique to be able to re-enlist two fine master sergeants whom I have known since I've been in the Air Force," said Maj. Terry Koester, 362nd Training Squadron commander. Sergeant Scotty Fogle, 362nd Training Squadron first sergeant, has held his duty title for two years, he said. His wife, Sergeant Dana Fogle, has been an acting first sergeant for the 82nd Civil Engineer Squadron for more than a year, she said. The challenges and sacrifices required to be a good first sergeant are demanding but worth it, they said. "Being a first sergeant is a 24-hour job. We're on call all but two days out of the month, so our kids don't get as much of our time," Sergeant Dana Fogle said. "But each promotion, each coin and each experience make it worth all of the sacrifices." Sergeant Scotty Fogle said the end results make the sacrifices and dedication valuable. "It is a lot of hard work, but it is very rewarding. All of the hours we work are spent making a difference in the lives of our future Airmen," he said. Working as a first sergeant with their spouse has its advantages, Sergeant Dana Fogle said. "He's been a first sergeant longer than I have, so when I became an acting-first sergeant, he helped me out a lot," she said. They said being a married first sergeant couple not only helps the two of them but benefits their three kids' development as well. "Sometimes these Airmen give life lessons to our kids. We share some of their experiences and stories about the different choices they made in their life with our kids and our kids learn what to do and what not to do, to succeed in life," Sergeant Dana Fogle said. With 18 years of serving their country and the Air Force mission, they said they feel that their work is not done yet. "One day I'll look in the mirror and just know that I'm done. But for now, I have much more to do," Sergeant Scotty Fogle said.