Emilie Trueblood was born on July 15, 1993, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. She enlisted in the U.S. Air Force Reserve in February 2012 and graduated from Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas, on April 13, 2012. She attended Tech School studying Electronic and Environmental Systems on KC-135 Stratotankers at Sheppard AFB, Texas, from April 2012 until she received an honorable discharge from the Air Force on September 26, 2012.

The Airman's Creed:

I am an American Airman.
I am a Warrior.
I have answered my Nation's call.

I am an American Airman.
My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win.
I am faithful to a Proud Heritage,
A Tradition of Honor,
And a Legacy of Valor.

I am an American Airman.
Guardian of Freedom and Justice,
My Nation's Sword and Shield,
Its Sentry and Avenger.
I defend my Country with my Life.

I am an American Airman.
Wingman, Leader, Warrior.
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail.