Spotlight -- Name: Amberlyn Hawkins

Unit: 51 Munitions Squadron

Job title: AMMO

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Various duties include shipping and receiving, building, testing, operating, protecting, inspecting, storing and performing maintenance on all types of conventional munitions systems. We deal with everything from bullets to bombs. Without bombs, guns, and missiles, our Air Force would just be another commercial liner.

Time in the military: 1 ½ years

Time at Osan: 10 months

DEROS: January 2013

Family: Mother, two sisters, four nieces, and one nephew

Hometown: Victor, West Virginia

Hobbies: I like to go to the gym and volunteer around base. It's a great way to get to know people.

Why did you join the military? To give myself opportunities and experiences I wouldn't have been able to have otherwise.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? It's hard to tell... I am always changing my mind.

What do you do for fun here? I enjoy traveling around the ROK and trying new food.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? When we went TDY to Eielson, AFB, I was part of a four man team that ran 30mm for the entire A-10 squadron. It was amazing to know our work directly affected the mission.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? I'm most proud of moving to a new place and starting a life for myself. Being a part of the military has given me amazing opportunities and the chance to meet incredible people. I couldn't be more proud of joining the Air Force.

Who are your role models? TSgt Stears and SSgt Vart.