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Rank / Name: Staff Sgt. Joey Suarez

Unit: 52nd Medical Operations Squadron

Duty title: Physical therapy technician

Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.

Years in Service: Eight years

Why joined: I joined because I wasn't sure what I wanted to do in life, but I knew I wanted to see the world.

Family: My wife is Evelyn Suarez and our daughter is Ellie, who is 10 months old.

Hobbies: I love sports, playing video games and lifting at the gym.

Favorite aspect of job: I love being hands-on and actively engaged with patients while they perform their rehabilitation.

Most memorable Air Force experience: I was an Honor Guard member at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. I met a lot of great people and realized how significant military honors really are.

How do you make responsible choices: I don't really drink alcohol, so that may help, but I also always consider God and my family when making any big decisions in life.