We often overlook our military and law enforcement rank and file support personnel.
That is not intentional. It's simply human nature.
Albeit a side to human nature we need to become more diligent on refining to higher standards.
When the lights come on, chow is served, fuel is in the tanks and the machine fires up; human nature has a tendency to not notice and take for granted.
Meet Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Lemke, a mechanic with 'Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369', nicknamed the "Gunfighters".
Who very well could have saved the lives of hundreds of American soldiers simply because the man is a natural in the world of machines.
Thank you so much for your service, Sgt. Lemke.
By Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Adam Jones, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing:
"....Lemke is known for his work ethic.
“It’s no surprise to me,” Lemke’s supervisor, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ricardo Paez, said. “He’s always gone in there and done his job the right way.” Lemke said he hopes younger mechanics in the squadron -- the privates first class, lance corporals and corporals -- see that as aircraft maintainers, they hold lives in their hands. “I’m 24 years old and the responsibility we hold for our age is astronomical,” Lemke said. “I hope the junior guys around me realize that and go out and provide combat-capable aircraft for the Marines on the ground.”
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