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Name: Master Sgt. Jonathan Jacobs
Military Specialty 2W171 Aircraft Armament Systems Technician
Years of Service: 16+
Unit: 158th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 158th Maintenance Group, 158th Fighter Wing
Hometown: Richford, VT
Current Town: Essex Junction, Vt.
High School/Graduation Year: 1995
College/Graduation 2001
Q. Why did you join the National Guard?
A. My main reason for joining was to help pay off college loans. My secondary reason, I had a Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, but I wasn’t using my degree, so I was hoping to learn something that would help me in the civilian world or get a full-time job with the National Guard (which I later got).
Q. What do you do in the Vermont National Guard?
A. I am a Weapons Troop. I load/unload the aircraft, perform all scheduled maintenance on the weapons’ system and troubleshoot any problems associated with the weapons’ system and the suspension equipment that carry the weapons. I also teach and train people on how to load.
Q. What do you think is the greatest benefit of being in the National Guard?
A. Having the opportunity to help keep the country safe for everyone. If we are talking pure benefits, I think the new free in state tuition is a fantastic benefit for all people who are currently in or are considering joining the unit.
Q. How has being a National Guard member benefited you in your local community and job?
A. I’m not sure how to answer this one?
Q. What is your most memorable military moment?
A. I got an incentive flight in an F-16 for winning a Load Crew of the Year competition. It was amazing!
Q. How long have you lived in Vermont?
A. My whole life.
Q. What is your favorite aspect of living or working where you do?
A. I like the fact that most of Vermont is rural. Chittenden County is still rural compared to many of the other bases that I have been to.
Q. What has surprised you about the Vermont National Guard?
A. It seems like no matter what obstacles lie in front of us, the great people of the unit overcome and tackle them with ease.
Q. What is your favorite part about serving in the Vermont National Guard?
A. Back to my previous answer. I love having the opportunity to volunteer for deployments which help keep everyone in the country safe.
Q. How many push-ups did you get on your last physical fitness test?
A. I don’t remember exactly. I maxed out for my age. It was over 50.
BONUS: Ask a question for the next Soldier or Airmen?
A. Would you recommend the Vermont Air National Guard to new graduates coming out of High School and why?
B. I definitely would and am currently trying to talk my daughter into it and her friends. The benefits are wonderful and the pride you get from serving your country is unmatched. It is a great way to start your life. I went to college first and started my life in the negative. Why not join the National Guard or active-duty military and start your adult life in the positive. It sure makes life a lot easier as a young adult entering the work force. And to top it all off, the military, whether National Guard or active duty, encourages and helps people to go to school!
| Date Taken: | 10.30.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 10.30.2018 18:07 |
| Story ID: | 298313 |
| Location: | CAMP JOHNSON, VERMONT, US |
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