As they serve alongside one another, an airman father is providing a blueprint for his airman son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chief Master Sgt. Adam Hufty has served in the Air Force for 19 years, many of them as the sole representative of his family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But things changed a year ago when his second oldest child, Airman 1st Class Ashton Hufty, enlisted and deployed with his dad\u2019s unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Huftys are currently supporting Bomber Task Force operations with the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Royal Australian Air Force Base in Amberley, Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back home, they are assigned to the Missouri Air National Guard\u2019s 131st Bomb Wing out of Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGrowing up, I never intended on joining the Air Force,\u201d said Hufty the younger, an all-source intelligence analyst. \u201cThe cards played out for me to join and be here in Australia. But then to also get to be in the same place, serving the same purpose, wearing the same uniform as my father\u2026 it\u2019s incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hufty the elder, the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron senior enlisted leader, said the decision to serve alongside his son was a no-brainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis being one of my last opportunities to do something like this while also being his first opportunity just made it easier for both of us to want to volunteer and be on this [deployment],\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashton Hufty said the positive experience made him consider devoting the rest of his career to the Air Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As he carved out his niche, his father had some words of wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust be open to all challenges because there\u2019s going to be constant changes during anyone\u2019s military career,\u201d Adam Hufty said. \u201cContinue to push yourself and be the best at whatever you try to be whether you stay in or get out. Just be the best person and be the best at what you\u2019re trying to accomplish, that will take you wherever you want to go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashton Hufty said he was appreciative of his father\u2019s mentorship, especially as his father approached retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also commended his dad for his endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCongrats for living this long,\u201d Ashton Hufty said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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