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NEWS | Nov. 7, 2007

Honor Guard Spotlight

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

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