Team Osan Spotlight: Senior Airman Bradley K. Johnson

Published April 29, 2015
By Staff Reports
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Name: Bradly K Johnson, SrA

Unit: 18th Intelligence Squadron, Detachment 2

Job title: Multi Mission Space Analyst

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: As a member of 18IS, Detachment 2, I plan, develop, and execute space-centric intelligence activities worldwide, delivering tailored operational and developmental products supporting COCOM offensive and defensive information operations.

Time in the military: 3 Years 2 Months

Time at Osan: 2 Months

DEROS: JAN 2016

Family: Have both a sister and brother who are older and younger than I back home.

Hometown: Chicago, Il

Hobbies: All competitive sports, motorcycle rides, advancing technology and gaming.

Why did you join the military? Besides the advantages for traveling and schooling, the Air Force provided an opportunity to secure my families future while serving a greater cause. You only come into this world with 2 things, your family and your country, both to devote your all to. I figured if the Air Force became my family I could centralize my efforts.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? Hopefully in 20 years I'll be retired. Ideally at that point if I'm working it'll be out of pleasure rather than need. I'll probably be wrapping up my time in the Air Force and opening a shop someplace warm. Life is unpredictable; but you can tip the odds in your favor with resolve.

What do you do for fun here? In my short time here I've managed to break the ice and explore. I love traveling but anytime you arrive someplace outside of your comfort zone there is a small transition. ITT offer trips every weekend allowing me to see Korea breaking down misconceptions. After one of those I bought a T- Money card and haven't looked back since.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite Air Force memory is from Beast Week in basic. There is something about walking out of the gas chamber in uncontrollable tears and seeing all your wingman in the same position that triggered a lifelong lesson. It was then that I realized we were all one unit and one team. We all came from different lifestyles but were in the same position as the next man. Only thing that separated us was who could wipe them away the fastest and act like it didn't happen.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Well my proudest moment came recently. I received my first commander's coin from Major Aamold, Det. 2 Commander, for Exceptionally Qualifying (EQ) on my first qualification here at Osan AB. As a young airman I always tried to hide in the masses and attract as little attention as possible. Ideally, your commander/leadership only knows you for two things. Either you messed up big time or you have done pretty well but I'm learning you can't really put forth your best effort if you're afraid to fail. This achievement wasn't accomplished through my efforts alone. I had a team of individuals who invested in me so this moment and this coin serves as a reminder of the Air Force I envisioned in 2012.

Who are your role models? Unfortunately, my biggest role-model, my grandfather, passed away not too long ago. As a prior Marine, he instilled a sense of family, loyalty and duty to every member of the family. Whenever adversity came his only question was "Well, what did you learn?" This translated to "Figure out what went wrong and fix it. Let life be a learning experience." Those words have carried me to where I am today.