June 21, 2019 What it means to me to be back in the Air Force – The grass is not always greener At 38 years old I know I am one of oldest, or as I like to refer to it, “most senior” active duty lieutenants around. Considering the journey I’ve taken just to get right where I am now, I would say I feel the deepest privilege just to do what I do each day here in the Air Force.