Rock Solid Warrior: Airman 1st Class Jonathon Reinersmann

Published April 5, 2013
387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Rank/First & Last Name: Airman 1st Class Jonathon Reinersmann

Deployed Unit: 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron

Duty Title: Entry Controller

Home unit/station: 78th Security Forces Squadron, Robins Air Force Base

Family's military heritage: My father, grand father, and great grand father served in the military.

What is your mission here? I am responsible for the protection of personnel and resources assigned to the base installation.

What are some of the best parts of your mission? The people I work with day to day and my leadership.

What are some of the challenges you face while conducting your mission, and how do you overcome them? This job is always physically and mentally challenging. By keeping a positive attitude and giving 100% at all times helps me overcome all challenges that come my way.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? There really aren't many differences between the two. Each place requires the same amount of hard work and dedication.

How many times have you deployed? This is my first deployment.

What makes this deployment unique? Since this is my first deployment, I will always remember it as the first time I left the United States.

Why did you join the Air Force? To protect my family and serve my country.