1 00:00:00,396 --> 00:00:02,910 (soft music) 2 00:00:02,910 --> 00:00:05,920 - Anybody who knows me has always heard me say, 3 00:00:05,920 --> 00:00:09,650 you can always make money but you can't make back time, 4 00:00:09,650 --> 00:00:11,660 or experiences or opportunities. 5 00:00:11,660 --> 00:00:14,960 For me coming in and being able to help people, 6 00:00:14,960 --> 00:00:17,680 I had my fair share of issues growing up 7 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:19,568 and, you know, needing people to help me 8 00:00:19,568 --> 00:00:22,230 and guide me in a way and, honestly, 9 00:00:22,230 --> 00:00:26,160 I never really had it until I came in to the service. 10 00:00:26,160 --> 00:00:29,220 That's when people really got to know me 11 00:00:29,220 --> 00:00:31,530 and helped me on a professional, 12 00:00:31,530 --> 00:00:33,983 but more importantly, a personal level. 13 00:00:35,070 --> 00:00:38,120 I think the fact it just stemmed with my recruiter 14 00:00:38,120 --> 00:00:40,870 at the time just saying, tell me about yourself. 15 00:00:40,870 --> 00:00:42,520 The fact that she already wanted 16 00:00:42,520 --> 00:00:43,990 to know me on a personal level 17 00:00:43,990 --> 00:00:47,253 was like the family vibe from the beginning. 18 00:00:48,190 --> 00:00:51,850 You got my loyalty and it's hard to come by 19 00:00:51,850 --> 00:00:53,710 but like I said I'm a team player 20 00:00:53,710 --> 00:00:56,550 so if you have my back I'll totally have yours. 21 00:00:56,550 --> 00:00:57,800 I am an athlete. 22 00:00:57,800 --> 00:01:00,470 I want the family aspect. 23 00:01:00,470 --> 00:01:02,890 I want to feel like I belong somewhere. 24 00:01:02,890 --> 00:01:04,120 And most importantly I wanna feel 25 00:01:04,120 --> 00:01:07,910 like I'm making a change even if it's small. 26 00:01:07,910 --> 00:01:10,790 People turn to the service for a reason. 27 00:01:10,790 --> 00:01:12,630 They're looking for something. 28 00:01:12,630 --> 00:01:15,630 So it's really awesome because I was looking for something 29 00:01:15,630 --> 00:01:18,803 and I found it and what I found was a hidden treasure. 30 00:01:20,470 --> 00:01:23,040 My name is Staff Sergeant Marcee Lettinga, 31 00:01:23,040 --> 00:01:26,330 I'm a fitness specialist, I'm attached to the 110th wing 32 00:01:26,330 --> 00:01:29,033 of the Air National Guard in Battle Creek, Michigan.