In Their Own Words

Thank You – Professionally and Personally

Jamie Karman, a Senior Master Sergeant at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, is a flight engineer and instructor and an associate Navigator staff member. He recently received a letter from a deployed airman with whom he had been working.

I wanted to thank you—both professionally and personally. Professionally, I learned a great deal from you on enlisted and squadron management issues. I appreciate your insights, direction, and for explaining the reasons you make the decisions that you do.

Personally, I will never forget you asking me, “If you are a believer, what are you doing for God’s Kingdom?” That one statement convicted me and propelled me into a much deeper, more satisfying relationship with Jesus. It truly re-directed my life—allowing God to work on me—and through me. I have [since] seen people dedicate their lives to God. That one conversation was a defining moment for me. Thank you for allowing God to work on me through you.
Submitted by Navigator staff Victor and Natasha Padilla who work with Air Force personnel at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The Navigators