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"...We might see someone who is struggling..."
"While stationed in Alaska, Ifelt isolated and stuck in a rut, but then someone reached out to me and mademe feel welcome. If it wasn't for them, I may have made the mistake of gettingout of the Air Force. This is my second year as a Green Dot coordinator. Theprogram focuses on prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, andstalking. This is
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4/10
2017
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"...I was able to settle down and plant my roots..."
"The Air Force sent me to Bealeas my first duty station. I've been lucky enough to stay here my whole careerand I was able to settle down and plant my roots. My husband and I are veryoutdoorsy so this area is perfect for us. The big differences between Marylandand California are no humidity and not having to shovel snow. The best thingabout being
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4/03
2017
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“…Enlisted with the goal of commissioning…”
“After 9/11 I wanted to serve my country and protect everybody. Joining the military is big in my family so I enlisted in the Air Force as security forces. I was enlisted for a year on active duty and for four years in the reserves. I originally enlisted with the goal of commissioning. I also wanted to become an officer to change some of the issues I saw while enlisted, so I went to Syracuse University. After I went through ROTC, I commissioned into intelligence. Now as an officer, I enjoy working to fix any problems which may arise.”
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3/27
2017
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"...Going to Nebraska for my first assignment was a huge change for me..."
“I joined the Air Force from Hawaii and basic training was the first time I had left the island. Then going to Nebraska for my first assignment was a huge change for me as an island girl. I come from a family with a lot of people that have served in the military, and I grew up around the hospitality industry so those were major reasons why I
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3/20
2017
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"...His actions make me want to be a better woman..."
"My role model is my dad. Heretired from the Navy and if it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't have joinedthe military. He's extremely optimistic and it's something I strive to be everyday. He tells me there's always a bright side to everything. My dad has alwaysbeen respectful towards my mom. She never pumps her own gas because he does itfor her.
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3/13
2017
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"...Don't underestimate yourself..."
"Women have come along way from the past. I think now there's no difference between women andmen, and what they can accomplish. I want to grow in my career, and in ourgeneration I feel like it's a totally achievable goal. The military's supportfor women is wonderful. My group commander and flight chief are both women, soI have great role models to
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3/06
2017
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"...Being knocked down doesn't define you..."
"Everythree or four months I get summoned to go TDY to Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase, Ohio to teach the Air Force Personnel Reliability Program. PRP is designed to permit only the mosttrustworthy individuals access to nuclear assets. I've received several awardsin the PRP community, but most recently I won the USAFE PRP Monitor of the Yearaward. I
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2/27
2017
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"...It made me believe in myself..."
"I love the military because of the sense of family it gives me, the sense of brotherhood. I can count on so many people I don't even directly know because of what I am a part of. The military has given me a voice and it's given me confidence. My life has been gradually changing by being out on my own and showing myself that I can do these things
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2/20
2017
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"...I'm expected to perform at a high level..."
"I've been stationed at Beale for about two months. After coming from a training environment, I appreciate the differences of the operational Air Force. I learned my job and now I'm expected to perform at a high level. I still have responsibilities, but I'm given more freedom. The operational Air Force is different than I thought it would be
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2/13
2017
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“…When my draft number came up…”
“I joined the Air Force in November 1970. I originally wanted to join the railroad, but when my draft number came up I was given a choice; get placed in the branch the government wanted me in or make my own decision. So I picked the Air Force and it was the best choice I’ve made. I’m happy for all the experiences I have had. I’ve been to Japan,
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2/06
2017
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