Hello Everyone! My Names is Chris Dehart and i'm from Richmond, Va. Upon graduating from High School in 2006 I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted to do in life. About a year after graduation I had decided I wanted to join the military so on my birthday I took a trip the the recruiters office to see what it was all about. After talking to the recruiters I had decided to settle on joining the Air Force. I left for basic training in 2008 and here I am almost 8 years later and still in. I love the Air Force and couldn't be happier with the decision I have made.  I've been deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan (x3) and Jordan. The Air Force has given me a lot. It has provided me financial stability and a family away from family.

In the the military we have something called the Route 5/6. it consists of members of all branches in the ranks of E-5 and E-6. In Afghanistan I was the Vice President and we lead many things on my last tour. We lead runs in which we raised money to make a 13,500 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project we helps provided assistance to our brothers and sisters who have been wounded in action.

Another leadership experience I have had in my life would probably be my latest tour to Afghanistan. In Afghanistan I was the Lead Patrolman and RTO (Radio Telephone Operator) for the Commander. I was the direct link between the troops on the ground and our Commander back at headquarters. When we would get attacked I would respond, assess the situation, and direct other responding forces as well as emergency personnel. The Commander trusted me to make the decisions on his behalf because he felt I was capable of leading the forces. The trust of my military leaders has meant a lot in the development of my leadership.