MSgt Randy Lee Amsler Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a Sensor Systems Apprentice on December 2, 1998. He attended basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, and upon completion, received orders to his first command, 354th Maintenance Squadron, Eielson AFB, and Fairbanks Alaska. Most recently, MSgt Amsler was assigned to the Joint Communications Unit on Fort Bragg, where he served as a communications technician. During his 15 years of service, MSgt Amsler served in Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and ENDURING FREEDOM. He was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. 