June 2009 Portrait of a Professional

MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. -- Portrait of a Professional is a monthly profile of an outstanding Staff Sgt. and below. Staff Sgt. Jesse Celestino, 129th LRS, is featured in this month's Portrait of a Professional.

What is your favorite memory in the AF? While assigned as an F-16 crew chief at Luke I was awarded Airman of the Quarter and given a flight in the aircraft I worked on. After jumping in the back seat and pulling 8 plus G's I would have to say that memory is at the top of my list. 

What motivated you to enlist in the AF?  My father was a D.I. in the Army and continues his career training cadets in AROTC. Being around him influenced me at a very young age. I knew I wanted in, however he ultimately helped me decide to "go blue."

What's the most important lesson you've learned in the military? The most important lesson I have learned in the military is the value and importance of teamwork. 

If you could deploy anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Anywhere I am needed to support the mission. 

If you could choose any AF job, which would it be? Why?  I wouldn't mind taking the stick in an F-16 again. 

Where did you grow up?  Seaside, Calif. 

What is your job in the civilian world?  I am employed full-time at the 129th. 

What would people be surprised to know about you?  Selected twice in the sport of wrestling to the Air Force Sports Program, coached by two-time Olympic coach and retired USAF Master Sgt. Rich Estrella. 

What are your hobbies?  I enjoy riding my motorcycle, working on cars, fishing and traveling.