UP CLOSE: Senior Airman Devon Merrell

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This week’s Up Close features Senior Airman Devon Merrell, 94th AMXS aerospace propulsion technician. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Ellijay, Ga.

 

WHY DID YOU JOIN?

To travel the world and for educational benefits.

 

WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE CIVILIAN SIDE?

I work construction with my dad.

 

FAVORITE AIR FORCE EXPERIENCE?

Going on our Maple Flag trip and seeing Banff National Park in Canada.

 

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

White water kayaking and playing golf and hunting and fishing.

 

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL GOALS?

To become a full-time air reserve technician.

 

IF YOU HAD TO CREDIT ONE THING FOR YOUR SUCCESS IN THE AIR FORCE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

I am very honored to receive the airman of the year award. I am very appreciative of the people in my unit for recognizing my accomplishments.