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Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak (right) and Master Sgt. Kimberly Williams unveil a mural showcasing Airman 1st Class Joel C. Loftis in a building dedication ceremony Oct. 20 at the Air Force Recruiting Service headquarters. Building 491 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was previously a dormitory named Loftis Hall after the Airman who was killed during an attack at Rhan Rang Air Base, Vietnam on June 7, 1969. He was 22 years old. The mural hangs in the AFRS entryway, not as a reminder of the circumstances of his death, but how he lived his life. By accounts from those who knew him in high school, Loftis loved life and always strived to inspire and lift the morale of those around him. According to one remembrance website, "Joel was one of the most humble and talented people I have ever met. However, it was more than just talent. He was special. He always had a smile on his face."
151020-F-GW598-521.JPG Photo By: Dale Eckroth

JBSA - Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak (right) and Master Sgt. Kimberly Williams unveil a mural showcasing Airman 1st Class Joel C. Loftis in a building dedication ceremony Oct. 20 at the Air Force Recruiting Service headquarters. Building 491 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph was previously a dormitory named Loftis Hall after the Airman who was killed during an attack at Rhan Rang Air Base, Vietnam on June 7, 1969. He was 22 years old. The mural hangs in the AFRS entryway, not as a reminder of the circumstances of his death, but how he lived his life. By accounts from those who knew him in high school, Loftis loved life and always strived to inspire and lift the morale of those around him. According to one remembrance website, "Joel was one of the most humble and talented people I have ever met. However, it was more than just talent. He was special. He always had a smile on his face."


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