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Perham Family's Proud Air Force Lineage
by U.S. Air Force Diana Nesukh
Office of the Director of Civil Engineers
February 4,
2023
Air Force Civil Engineering is woven into
the Perham family fabric. Shaping the life of leadership and service
they have come to know, 1st Lts. Andrew Perham and Matthew Perham
currently serve as Civil Engineer Officers at Ramstein AB, Germany,
and Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, respectively.
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January 31, 2023 - 1st Lts. Andrew Perham (second left) and Matthew Perham
(right) with their father and grandfather witnessed the Air Force shape their family legacy through their grandfathers, parents, and uncle. They currently serve as Civil Engineer Officers at Ramstein AB, Germany, and Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, respectively. (Image
created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Air Force photo by Diana Nesukh, Director of Civil Engineers Office.)
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The brothers both attended Clemson
University, where they were members of the Flying Tigers ROTC
Detachment 770.
The Perham military lineage goes back to
both of their grandfathers, Sgt. David W. Perham and Col. Albert
Ramroth, having served in the Air Force. And, with both parents,
retired Lt. Col. Jeffrey Perham and Capt. Heidi Perham, and an
uncle, retired Col. Charlie Perham, also served as CE officers in
the Air Force, it was only a matter of time before both younger
Perham’s followed in their footsteps.
“It is very common for
officers to be placed in unique and challenging positions. However,
it is extremely uncommon to have an entire family with relevant
experience that we can turn to for mentorship and guidance,” Matthew
said.
Service to country and community have always been part
of the Perham’s lives. From an early age, the brothers volunteered
with the boy scouts, were altar servers at their church,
participated in extracurricular activities throughout high school
and college, and would accompany their paternal grandfather who took
care of hospice patients.
Service isn’t just a word for the Perham
family, but is intertwined into every aspect of their lives.
Even with a strong sense of commitment to service imparted on them
early on, the Perham’s upbringing was not without its own
challenges.
Like many military families, the Perham
brothers moved all over the world throughout their childhood.
Relocating, changing schools, making new friends and adapting to new
environments were always present, but the Perham’s learned to be
resilient and build trust within one another.
Together, they are able to handle any
situation the Air Force presents them with. “We are very grateful
for the opportunities that got us to this point in our lives,”
Andrew said. “We are lucky to have amazing CE mentors supporting us
in our careers.”
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