Warrior of the Week

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Name/Rank: Airman 1st Class Ashley Rogers

Organization: 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron

Duty Title: Aircraft Fuels Systems Apprentice

Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind.

Hobbies: I enjoy photography, softball, music, acting and spending time with my son and new husband.

In your own words, how does your job impact your Wing, Group or Squadron mission? As a fuel systems apprentice I provide top quality maintenance on all assigned C-130 and HH-60 aircraft. Fuel systems specialist ensure the integral fuel transfer, engine feed and jettison systems of the aircraft are in peak working order to continually perform their combat search and rescue missions.

What is your most memorable Air Force experience? My most memorable Air Force moment was going out to work my first job as a fuel systems mechanic and repairing the aircraft to meet its scheduled mission. That's when I knew the importance of what we do to help support the Global War on Terrorism.

What is your Air Force goal? My goal in the Air Force is to eventually go into OSI or research and development, and retire.