Military heritage runs deep for one Holloman family

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  • By Airman 1st Class Michael Means
  • 49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  Military service has been a tradition for the Endicott family dating back to World War I. But when retired Master Sgt. Richard Endicott entered the Air Force, he had no idea he would have two sons that would follow in his footsteps, 26 years later.

"Growing up in the Air Force, I saw that it was a good career for me and a good environment to start my family," said Airman 1st Class Endicott, 49th Contracting Squadron. "I saw how the Air Force made my father a great man, and how proud he was to serve his country."

Airman Endicott, Sergeant Endicott's oldest son, entered the Air Force in February of 2007.

"Growing up with my father in the service definitely had an impact on my decision to join," said Matthew Endicott. "Seeing what a great man my father had become after over 20 years of military service has made me strive to follow in his footsteps."

Matthew Endicott, Sergeant Endicott's youngest son, is currently in the Delayed Enlistment Program and is leaving for basic military training September 15.

"Having a father and a brother in the Air Force enabled me to get valuable information and advice on life in the service," said Matthew Endicott. "My father and brother gave me advice on what to expect in basic military training and technical training school."

Matthew Endicott came to visit his brother Airman Endicott and during his visit to Holloman was given the chance to tour the 49th Maintenance Squadrons Structural Maintenance Flight. Matthew Endicott is joining to become an aircraft structural maintainer.

"I am very proud of my sons for wanting to serve," said Sergeant Endicott. "I salute my sons and every young man and woman who has made the choice to wear the uniform and serve their country."