CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Name: Airman 1st Class Robert Venable
Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Time in the Air Force: one year and seven months
Squadron and job title: 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief
Time on the Honor Guard: four months
Why did you join the Honor Guard? I wanted to know what it's like to be in the Honor Guard, and it's truly an honor to be a part of it. It has been one of the greatest experiences in my life.
What is your favorite aspect of the Honor Guard? I like doing the funerals and honoring our fallen members.
What was your most memorable moment in the Honor Guard? I would have to say the trips we get to take to get to our details.
What are your short- and long-term goals? I want to get Senior Airman Below-the-zone and I hope to get married someday and have two beautiful children.
What is your favorite quote? "Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe