Fairchild's Finest: Tech. Sgt. Bradley Barkhauer

Published March 17, 2014
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE-Wash. -- Name: Tech. Sgt. Bradley Barkhauer

Unit: 92nd Air Refueling Wing Chapel

Duty title: NCO In-Charge of Administration and Readiness, Chaplain Assistant

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? As a chaplain assistant I provide or support Unit visitation, Warrior Care, ASIST Suicide Prevention Classes and readiness; Anything which builds the spiritual wellness of our Airmen.

What do you enjoy about your job? My job is all about people and developing programs which directly impact their spiritual health and resiliency.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? Before I joined, I lacked direction and discipline in my life. Through my service I feel I have been fortunate enough to achieve both.

What is your greatest accomplishment? My amazing family

What goals you want to achieve or meet while at Fairchild AFB? I'd like to Finish my degree in history education, make Master Sgt., and backpack the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier.

What is your favorite quote? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt" - Abraham Lincoln

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? I really cannot put just one person for this. I have learned things from just about everyone I have ever known. One can learn what not to do from a bad mentor as well as what to do from a good one.

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Paul McCartney, I'm a huge fan of the Beatles!