A1C Jakob Irvin Hisler

Airman First Class Jakob “Jake” Irvin Hisler, 20, departed this life Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Moody AFB, Georgia. Jakob was born on July 5, 2005, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland, to Steven and Susan (Thompson) Hisler.

He later moved to Mountain Grove, Missouri, with his parents. Jakob graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 2023 and that summer enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Member , with his first assignment being at Moody AFB, Georgia, as a member of the 820th Base Defense Group.

Jakob was united in marriage to Marissa Prestage on October 20, 2025, in Valdosta, Georgia.

Jakob was a fun and outgoing person who lived every day to the fullest. If there was a challenge to be met or a crazy thing to do, Jakob was your man. He had a smile that could put anyone in a good mood and his shenanigans would keep everyone laughing. Jakob was incredibly selfless and believed everyone he cared about was more important than himself. He consistently put their best interest ahead of his own. He considered the people for whom he cared to be his family. This was especially true with his closest friends, Alex Prestage and Jordan McDonald from Missouri, as well as his fellow Airmen at Moody AFB. Friendships Jakob made were lifelong, and all who knew him knew those bonds would never be broken, no matter what.

He was very athletic and always wanted to be doing something. Before he graduated from high school, he spent several summers in Maryland with his sister Brittany golfing, eating crabs, and exploring the Atlantic. He loved to cheer for the Ravens and Orioles, which contributed to his favorite colors being purple and orange. In high school, Jakob and his doubles partner, Kyle Penner, won many tennis matches together. Jakob made a name for himself as a singles player, also. All his opponents knew he would play to pinnacle his abilities every game; no match would be an easy one against him. He continued playing tennis in the military any time he could find someone to play against. His first purchase out of basic training was a basketball, his second was a tennis racquet. He participated in singles and doubles tournaments any time he could. Jakob loved music, he also liked to sing, dance, go on road trips with his friends, and be with his loved ones.

While with the 820th BDG Unit, Airman Hisler selflessly volunteered to backfill the 23 SFS during a critical manning shortfall in the wake of a catastrophic Category-4 Hurricane, Helene. He augmented the 23 SFS for 14 days, correcting Wing perimeter vulnerabilities and helping to propel the base’s recovery efforts to re-establish airfield operations for two fighter squadrons.

Jakob enthusiastically rallied his team of eleven Airmen to provide crucial assistance with Habitat for Humanity, rebuilding damaged homes throughout his community. His team's efforts aided three families, reinforcing the importance of military involvement in the local community relationships. He often spoke about hoping to have more opportunities to work with Habitat in the future.

He also led a nine-man squad to integrate with the 21 ATF, a newly formalized Air Force Unit of Action, during the Air Force’s premier Combat Readiness Exercise, BAMBOO Eagle. He executed small teams’ tactics, demonstrating dynamic weapons employment, and joint interoperability to ready 450 Total Force Airmen from 19 Squadrons for expeditionary deployment taskings across 4 Combatant Commands.

Jakob seamlessly integrated with 160 Airman, 4 Squadrons, and 2 NATO allies during Exercise GLOBAL EAGLE. His tactical expertise shined as he executed multinational patrols, showcasing modernized defensive tactics, techniques, procedures, and fortifying alliances among three nations during increased tensions across the European Theater. His efforts influenced five squadron individuals and team award wins.

Jakob is preceded in death by his beautiful mother, Susan Hisler.

Jakob is survived by his father, Steven Hisler Sr. of Mountain Grove, Missouri; his wife, Marissa (Prestage) Hisler, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; two brothers, Steve Hisler (Tiffany), of Baltimore, Maryland and Zachary Fremen (Kate), of Baltimore, Maryland; one sister, Brittany Fremen (Ron), of Ocean City, Maryland; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends with whom he had grown up and considered family, brothers and sisters in arms with whom he had served, and his dog, Tyrone.

Jakob will be missed greatly by his family, friends, teachers, coaches, and fellow Airmen.

“You’ve been my baby boy since day one. Today is the day I get to release you into your mom’s arms. Give her a hug from me.” –  Love, Dad

Memorial contributions can be made to Stop Soldier Suicide.