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Name: Staff Sgt. Jose A Garcia

Unit: 703rd Munitions Support Squadron

Duty title: NCO in charge of financial services/alternate resource advisor

Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas

Years in Service: 15 years, six months

Why joined: I wanted to join the Air Force since I was a child because of the stories my dad told me while he was in, and I also wanted to travel.

Family: My wife of 13 years, Noemi; 12-year-old daughter, Emily; and 2-year-old son, Anthony

Hobbies: Weight lifting, snowboarding and self-improvement

Favorite aspect of job: Sharing my experience and knowledge with Airmen, young and old, to help them understand the finance career field. It's crucial for everyone to know their pay is their responsibility.

Most memorable Air Force experience: Basic training and earning the rank of technical sergeant

How do you make responsible choices: No matter what I do, I always think positively, no matter the situation. I'm always sure to remind myself that every decision I make isn't just effecting me, but my wife and children, as well.