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NEWS | March 4, 2009

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Byron Ragland

437th Maintenance Squadron

Name: Senior Airman Byron Ragland 

Hometown:
Atlanta 

Squadron and job title:
437th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman 

Time in Air Force:
four years 

Time in Honor Guard:
three months 

What inspired you to join the Honor Guard?
I have a deep devotion to duty and a strong sense of dedication. 

What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard?
My favorite aspect of the Honor Guard is the firing party. 

What are your future career goals?
I plan on making the rank of chief master sergeant. 

Who is your role model and why?
My role model is my current supervisor, Master Sgt. Cedric Warren. He has been a very positive influence while I have been at Charleston AFB.