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NEWS | Nov. 12, 2008

Honor Guard Spotlight: Senior Airman Timothy Young

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Name: Senior Airman Timothy Young

Hometown: Dallas

Squadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief

Time in the Air Force: three years and two months

Time in the honor guard: two years and three months

What inspired you to join the honor guard? What inspired me was the chance to pay the ultimate respect for those whom served before me, giving me the opportunity to be free.

What is your favorite aspect of the honor guard? My favorite aspect is being the lead flight trainer teaching the new Airmen the skills and trade of what a ceremonial guardsman is all about, all while shaping and molding them into the best the Air Force has to offer.

What are your future career goals? My future career goals are to become a flying crew chief and to one day serve in the National Air Force Honor Guard.

Who is your role model and why? Both of my parents are my role models and so are those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms and way of life.