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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmine Clemons, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, puts on her gas mask during a hazardous material exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Dec. 18.The HAZMAT exercise tested the teams’ reaction and accuracy to a chemical emergency. RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Day, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, and Senior Airman Felicia Still, 633rd Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, test for explosive-borne contamination.
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He said life hasn’t always been easy since leaving his country, but when he was ready to give up, mentors like Chief Master Sgt. Dayton Lowry reminded him there will always be better days. “Chief, as well as many others, motivate me; the Air Force is a community where everyone wants to help,” Pour said. “There is always a leader or mentor [to help] when you are ready to give up. I have faced many road blocks in my life, but I’ve been reminded that if you are determined you can accomplish anything.” Pour is currently the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa religious affairs where he works in a variety of support roles by building morale amongst the combined forces as well as assisting partner nation militaries improve their military chaplaincies. “He is a valuable member of our team. With a past so rich in this region, he provides us with firsthand knowledge on customs and traditions with our partnering countries,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Dana Reed, Director of Religious Affairs.
Pour said he uses his experiences to give back to those around him. “My goal in Africa is simple: to make a difference, whether it’s amongst my peers or in this country,” Pour said. “As I was going through my struggles, many people went out of their way to help me... The Air Force is a way for me to give back, to serve my adopted country because I know I’m representing something greater than myself.” For a long time, Pour felt he was unable to tell his story, but now feels he can use his experiences to motivate his fellow Service members. Reed said Pour encouraged him as well. “He told me his mother always used to tell him ‘eyes are for looking forward. I only hope my children have that kind of resiliency,” she said. Pour said his 25 year journey made him who he is today. “I will always remember my journey,” he said. “It is because of [it] I am where I am today; just a little faith, motivation and perseverance.” The road wasn’t easy for this Airman, but this “lost boy” understands the importance of resiliency.
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