I am an American Airmen serving my country and protecting our way of life. Growing up in an Air Force family I developed a lifelong commitment to serve, lead, and generate positive change in my community and our nation. Building on this ideal, I aspire to act as a role model and contribute to an inter-departmental network of fellow leaders. In this capacity, I desire to lead and mentor one of the nation's greatest assets—American Airmen. To succeed in future positions of greater responsibility, I must build on my expiriences and continue to grow as a leader dedicated in service to others. I see every new experience as an opportunity to mature as a leader, broaden my perspectives, and thereby become an even more effective decision-maker. In the end, I am an ordinary individual who has been afforded an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. My experiences have taught me that no ones makes it on their own and that relationships transcend one's life because strong professional relationships are where you and I get the opportunity to impact, improve, and change people’s lives forever.