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NEWS | May 5, 2009

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Marcus Moreno

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Name: Airman 1st Class Marcus Moreno

Hometown: San Francisco

Squadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic system apprentice

Time in the Air Force: Two years, seven months

Time in the Honor Guard: One year, seven months

What inspired you to join the Honor Guard? I think it was a movie actually. I remember thinking that it would be a real honor to do something like that for a veteran who passed.

What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard? I really enjoy the gratitude family members show to the honor guard. It's nice to do something that people really appreciate.

What are your future career goals: I plan on getting out of the Air Force in a year to pursue a college education in engineering and hopefully own my own business.

Who is your role model and why? My parents are my role models because they have always been there and have given me their support in whatever I do.