One Military Day - Holloman AFB, N.M.

(HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.) Staff Sgt. Patrick Wilson, 49th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, writes a citation for a routine traffic stop at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. April 8, 2015. “Being a part of something bigger than myself gave me purpose, that is why I choose to join the military,” said Wilson. Showing the retirees that the ‘new age’ military can keep up and continue to support the mission is what gives Wilson his motivation to continue to serve. Wilson’s uncle, who was a Colonel in the Air Force as a B-52 Stratofortress pilot and last served as a Vice Commander at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., was his major influence to join the Air Force. “We protect and enforce guidelines to ensure the safety of the people on this installation. In my opinion that is how we contribute to the military mission,” said Wilson. Wilson joined April 26, 2005 and originally wanted to be a military working dog handler, but he is happy with his job and looks forward to the many opportunities to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray/Released)