I am Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Patrick Parnell, and I want young people to know that there are more opportunities through the United States Air Force than they know. I hope that through my story he can help 17-38 yr olds in the area to become their very best! I was born in Sacramento, California and lived there my entire pre-military life. After finishing high school, I attempted to attend college
and work full time to make ends meet just like many young people today. Unfortunately, I was unable to finish college on this hectic schedule and I began looking for another path. After September 11, 2001, my path was made clear and I walked into the United States Air Force recruiter’s office to sign up. Ready for anything, the Air Force offered me the job of Cryptologic Language Analyst. Since April 2002, I have studied several languages and worked many missions. My latest job was managing a schoolhouse wholly devoted to studying languages. Having achieved an Associate’s degree through the Community College of the Air Force, I am now very close to completing my Bachelor’s degree. I have been stationed in Texas, Alaska, California and now Kentucky and I’ve had the opportunity to visit many locations in the United States and Europe. My family and I feel very fortunate for the life the Air Force has provided us and one year ago we decided to give back. While working in Alaska, I put in a request to become an Air Force recruiter. I wanted to make sure that as many people as possible know about this great opportunity to join the Air Force. I try to spread the word that no matter what your goals are, the Air Force can help you achieve those things that you desire. We provide free college, great job training, awesome benefits, retirement after only 20 years, and many other benefits you’ll only learn about in my office. I am responsible for recruiting in Barren, Warren, Metcalfe, Monroe and Cumberland Counties. If you see me in the community or in your school, be sure to stop me and say hello! For more information, please call 270-709-5976 or email at [email protected]
