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NEWS | Jan. 25, 2019

America's Airman: A1C Summer L. Shelton

By Staff Report 11th Wing Public Affairs

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America's Airman: A1C Summer L. Shelton
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America's Airman: A1C Summer L. Shelton
America's Airman: A1C Summer L. Shelton
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(America’s Airman is a weekly article highlighting a member of the JBA community)


Hometown?

Knoxville, Tennessee.


Why do you serve?

I decided to serve in the military because I wanted a job that meant something to me. Also, several of my family members are prior service. Following in their footsteps by answering my own call to serve has been the best decision I could’ve made. 


How does your job impact the wing’s mission?

I have a part in honoring my fallen brothers and sisters every day at Arlington National Cemetery. That means everything to me.


What's the coolest thing you've done in the military?

The coolest thing I’ve done was getting to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. 



 



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