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CE Veteran Spotlight: Mr Michael Logie

Photo By Mackenzie Brooks | Rank at Retirement/Date of Separation: SRA AFSC: 3E2X1 Years Served: 6, 2000-2006...... read more read more

UNITED STATES

11.03.2022

Courtesy Story

Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers

Michael Logie

Rank at Retirement/Date of Separation: SRA
AFSC: 3E2X1
Years Served: 6, 2000-2006
Current Occupation: Prior to becoming permanently disabled, I worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

I was a Heavy Equipment Operator in Civil Engineering stationed at Malmstrom AFB, Montana (341st CES), Osan AB, Republic of Korea (51st CES), and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (15th CES). I finished my enlistment as a Senior Airman after six years.

I chose CE because my grandfather was a Seabee in the Navy. I was always fascinated and amazed by the stories of his travels during his time in. When I was little, he used to take me to the Navy port in San Diego to see the carriers and to Miramar to watch the planes take off and land. From then, I knew I wanted to work around the flight line.

Q: What was the most memorable lesson learned from your time as a CE Airman?

A: Adapt and overcome. Every day was different, and things never went how they were supposed to. You always had to think on your feet and come up with solutions to problems that, at times, could be difficult and stressful. “Can do, will do,” was the motto, and regardless of the circumstances, we as a team were always able to complete the mission.

Q: What advice would you give to someone interested in joining Air Force CE?

A: Extended hours are standard, so be ready to work. There are some tasks and jobs that cannot be put off until tomorrow. Many people and mission-critical sections depend on us to do our job so they can do theirs. CE is a calling, and you must be committed to the cause.

Q: What do you miss the most about your time serving?

A: My brothers and sisters. I have built lifelong relationships with the people I served with and would do anything for them. Not much has changed since we separated. We are still very close and check in on each other frequently. No matter how much time has passed, the closeness we built will never go away.

Q: How did your military career prepare you for civilian life?

A: It helped me to push through the difficult times in my life. After I got out, it also helped me succeed in many ventures through a lot of hard work. Honor, integrity, and service before self are not common standards of jobs in the civilian world. You will definitely stand out when you are a hard worker and willing to make sacrifices for the greater good.