JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
A Tribute to First Sergeant Paul Yecke
First sergeants spend the majority of their time taking care of their Airmen, whether it's for disciplinary reasons or in their time of need. Some may wonder though ... who takes care of the first sergeant?
My answer is: other first sergeants. The first sergeant council is a very special group, a fraternity so to speak. We count on each other for comfort, advice, to vent or just share a few good laughs. We are in every sense a family and refer to each other as brothers and sisters.
As I write this, our brother, Senior Master Sgt. Paul Yecke is fighting for his life from Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It is times like these when we count on each other the most.
I am thankful and privileged to be a part of such a special group who give so much of themselves day in and day out. Whether it's arranging hospital visits, delivering meals to the family or just posting messages of support on care pages, first sergeants will always be there for their brothers.
We miss you Paul, please get well soon.