CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Name: Airman 1st Class Ryan Reese
Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
Squadron and job title: 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron material handling equipment mechanic
Time in the Air Force: a year-and-a-half
Time on the Honor Guard: six months
Why did you join the Honor Guard? I joined to try something new and to honor our veterans.
What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard? Having the ability to honor all of the people who have served before me.
What was your most memorable moment in Honor Guard? Performing full honors for a missing in action veteran from the Korean War.
What are your short- and long-term goals? My short-term goal is to make senior airman below the zone and my long-term goal is to make a career out of the Air Force.
What is your favorite quote? "If you're not first, you're last."