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Who/What: Senior Airman Casey B. Lipe was recently selected as one of AFDW’s “Capital Airmen” for 2013. The Airmen (service members and civil servants) who are showcased in this initiative have exemplified the Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all they do. Lipe has an amazing story about his Air Force career, and is excited to share what it means to him to serve his country.
Hometown: Paragould, Ark.
When: Throughout 2013, AFDW Public Affairs will be sending hometown news releases to media outlets in all 50 states and U.S. territories to spread the word about the amazing jobs our Airmen are performing in the National Capital Region.
Duty location: Joint Base Andrews, Md.
INTERVIEWS:
To request an interview with Lipe, please contact TSgt. Tammie Moore at 240-612-6486 or Ms. Erika Glon at 240-612-6484.
BACKGROUND ON HOMETOWN HERO:
Lipe is originally from Portage, Ind., however, he considers Paragould Ark. home. This is where his mother Lorrie Lipe currently resides. Lipe is a cyber-transport systems journeyman assigned to the 744th Communications Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
After graduating from high school Lipe continued his education attending Universal Technical Institute, majoring in automotive technology. Once he graduated he began working at the Nissan Automotive Group, where he earned two certifications in Automotive Service Excellence. Two years later, influenced by his cousin and favorite uncle, Lipe felt the need to serve his country. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in September 2009.
Lipe graduated basic training with honors, soaring to the top 10 percent of his 300 class members. After basic training, Lipe was assigned to Keesler AFB, Miss. There he learned electronic principles and cyber-transport theory, and received his Security Plus certification. His hard work paid off, and he earned the distinguished graduate award for electronic principles.
After graduating technical school, Lipe was assigned to Andrews, where his duties include maintaining Presidential and White House communications circuits, Defense Information Systems Agency equipment and Secretary of Defense Data links in the Global Information Grid Facility. In addition, Lipe is also one of two unit deployment managers for 350 members assigned to the 844th Communications Group. Since taking on this responsibility, he has personally prepared 22 Airmen for their deployments.
As part of the 744th CS team, Lipe’s countless efforts helped contribute to the work center’s 2012 Team Andrews award. During his time at Andrews, he has been recognized with many awards including Airman of the Quarter for the 744th CS and 844th CG. In addition, he received the Distinguish Graduate award at Airman Leadership School. His military awards include the AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, and Basic Military Training Honor graduate.
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 04.18.2013 13:27 |
| Story ID: | 105421 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DC, US |
| Hometown: | PARAGOULD, AR, US |
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