"Why I Serve" - 338th RCS recruiter

Published Sept. 12, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Scott McClendon
338th Recruiting Squadron

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Scott McClendon, 338th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, joined the Air Force 10 years ago because of a strong Air Force heritage in his family.

"I have always seen myself as being part of something more, and I wanted to serve my country and community," he said. "My aspirations of being part of the Air Force pushed me in high school to not only be a good person and student, but in sports to aim for my goals and compete as best as I could."

McClendon finds inspiration in every applicant who walks in the door of his recruiting office.

"I think about how I felt when it was my turn to take those steps and I try to do everything that I can to help them fulfill their goals; whether it is money, advancement, training, travel, recreation, Education, satisfaction or security," he said. "I see everyone as a 17 year old me, and I treat them the way I was treated."

McClendon's motto is: 'Be the best. Bring the best.'

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