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Service member spotlight: honorable to serve

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  • By Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs
Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Hartmann, Atlantic Strike Team response supervisor, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Hartmann hails from Riverton, N.J.

Q: Why did you join the military?
A: I originally saw the Coast Guard on the show Baywatch, and it looked like an interesting job.

Q: What is your job and what is its impact on the mission?
A: As a response supervisor, I stand ready to deploy in a moment's notice to hazardous material and pollution response incidents throughout the nation.

Q: Do you have any past or current family members in military?
A: My stepfather served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam War and actually trained on what was formerly Fort Dix as part of the group known as the "Proud Rifles."

Q: Who most inspires you?
A: Bono from U2 inspires me because he is a true humanitarian and the lead singer of the best band in the world.

Q: What is one thing you'd like your fellow service members to take away or understand about the military?
A: This is probably the most secure job to have in the U.S. at the moment and it is very honorable to serve.