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315th Airlift Wing February Spotlight

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  • 315th AW Public Affairs
Name: John W. Ellis II

Rank: TSgt

Military Job: 315TH AW Weapons Safety Manager

Civilian Job: Trooper, South Carolina Highway Patrol

Favorite part of being in the Air Force: Protecting and serving my country, by protecting my family, friends and the citizens of the United States. Proudly defending the Constitution of the United States and carrying on the legacy of selfless service and dedication which has been set forth by previous military members.

Biggest Pet Peeve: Being late

Favorite superhero or villain and why: The Punisher, great crime fighter

Favorite Sports Team: Green Bay Packers (Current World Champions) and The Texas Rangers

List 3 traits you admire in others: Honesty, Integrity and Compassion

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie? Jason Statham

Favorite thing about the Charleston area: Seafood

If you were in charge, what would you change? Well that would all depend on what I was in charge of. If I were the 315AW/CC, I would give all Green Bay Packer Fans a paid UTA off.

Ideal vacation spot and why: An all inclusive Caribbean resort spending a romantic vacation with my beautiful wife Karen.

If you could have dinner with anyone in the world who would it be and why? My wife Karen and my sons Wesley and Emory because my family is the most important thing in my life. I would also like to have one last meal with my dad, Johnny.