Shared Values Published June 12, 2006 By Senior Airman Joshua Collins 301st Services Flight NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas -- I have always seen and listened to the core values: Integrity first, Service before self, and number three, Excellence in all we do. On April 15, 2006, the 301st Services Flight began our annual tour enroute to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. While sitting at DFW Airport, I overheard a conversation by my supervisors saying they had seen three-time Super Bowl MVP and NFL Hall of Famer, Joe Montana. I asked where he was because I wanted to see if he would come over and talk with us and see us off. At first, I thought a big celebrity like Montana would just ignore me and keep moving, but I went anyway. I politely told him we were in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and would be honored if he would come and see us off. Joe, to my surprise, said, "The Air Force? It would be my honor and pleasure to come and see you off." So he came down and spoke with everyone and even posed for pictures. As Joe walked away he said we were his heroes and he would always support the Air Force. You know, it's funny -- when you have integrity, and put others before yourself and excel in all you do, those you see as heroes ... will see you as theirs.