Service member spotlight: challenge, experience Published Oct. 31, 2013 By Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Cpl. Luis Arriaga, Marine Aircraft Group 49 administrative noncommissioned officer, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Arriaga hails from Houston. Q: Why did you join the military? A: I joined because I wanted to challenge myself as a person and get some experience in life. Q: What is your job and what is its impact on the mission? A: I am an administrative NCO; I support all marines who are incoming to MAG-49. Q: Do you have any past or current family members in the military? A: No; I have no family members in the military. Q: Who most inspires you? A: The person who most inspires me is all the drill instructors committed to their professionalism. Q: What is one thing you'd like your fellow service members to take away or understand about the military? A: I would like for them to understand the sacrifices we all make are all worthwhile in the end.