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| U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Dobler, 312th Training Squadron section chief, works with the 17th Training wing producing over 300 assistant fire chiefs and fire inspector professionals across the Department of Defense. (Courtesy Photo) |
Published March 05, 2019
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
17th Training Wing Spotlight
Who: Tech. Sgt. Kyle Dobler
Unit: 312th Training Squadron
Duty Title: Section Chief of the Fire Inspection Course
This spotlight features Tech. Sgt. Kyle Dobler, 312th Training Squadron section chief of the fire inspection course on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas.
How does your job support the 17th Training Wing's mission?
My job supports the 17th Training Wing by producing over 300 assistant fire chiefs and fire inspector professionals across the Department of Defense.
What do you find most rewarding about your work?
I find helping fellow firefighters from all service branches receive a better understanding of fire safety is the most rewarding. The fire school takes great pride in producing the world’s best trained firefighters, which is a direct reflection of the assigned instructors and support staff.
What has been your biggest challenge in the military, and how did you overcome that challenge?
My biggest challenge in the military was my last deployment in 2015. Our tour was extended for a short period of time and it was challenging on the entire rotation. Our team worked through this challenge together by staying busy and making the most of our time downrange.
What has been your most memorable experience in the military?
My most memorable experience in the military has been here at Goodfellow as a fire apprentice student. I still remember my assigned instructors and I’m lucky enough to work with some of them 12 years later as a technical training instructor.
What is one piece of information or advice you would like to pass on?
One piece of advice I share is to have a positive attitude with anything you do while serving. There are a lot of things you can’t control in life, but you can always control your attitude. I’m a firm believer that positivity breeds positivity and surrounding yourself with it improves your overall quality of life!
