Tech. Sgt. Jesse Kennedy

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Tech. Sgt. Jesse Kennedy, 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 flight engineer and NCO in charge of mobility, was selected for this week's spotlight. 

Name: Tech. Sgt. Jesse Kennedy

Unit: 8th Special Operations Squadron

Duty Title: CV-22 flight engineer and NCO in charge of mobility

Hometown: Fayetteville, N.C. 

Date Entered the Air Force: Aug. 22, 2000

Hobbies: Spending time with my daughter and traveling. 

Why did you join the Air Force?
I joined the Air Force to serve my country and see the world. 

How does your Air Force specialty contribute to the mission?
As a CV-22 flight engineer, I get the privilege of directly supporting our customers on the ground. 

If you were Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force for one day, how would you change the Air Force?
I would ensure that every Airman understands the mission and how they each individually contribute to the fight.

What's your favorite thing about Hurlburt Field?
The beach. 

What do you like most about being an Airman?
That nothing is the same every day. 

What's one thing you wish you were told before joining the Air Force?
That the only thing constant in the Air Force is change. 

What motivates you at work?
The work ethic that my parents instilled in me from an early age. 

Who are your heroes/role models?
My grandfathers. They both retired from the military and served in Vietnam. 

Advice to others?
Meet all of your Time-On-Targets. Be part of the 10 percent that does 90 percent of the work. And if you don't enjoy your current job or are looking for a challenge, retrain.

Why was he selected? 
"Sergeant Kennedy is an exceptional NCO and flight engineer. He consistently goes above and beyond his regular duties to accomplish the mission. His hard work and motivation are a tribute to the 8th SOS, Hurlburt Field and the Air Force Special Operations Command."
-Lt. Col. Shawn Cameron, 8th SOS commander