Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Stevie Ackerman

Published Dec. 15, 2013
By Staff Reports
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Name: Senior Airman Stevie Ackerman

Unit: 25th Fighter Squadron

Job title: Intelligence analyst

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I am responsible for providing the 25th Fighter Squadron with accurate, relevant and timely intelligence. Intel's role affects the entire war-fighting spectrum, from the lowest tactical assets to the highest strategic decision makers. Put simply, intelligence is a force multiplier that provides our operators and commanders with the ability to execute the mission effectively and efficiently. PILSUNG!

Time in the military: Three years four months

Time at Osan: Six months

DEROS: June 2014

Family: None

Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa

Hobbies: I enjoy martial arts, shredding my guitar, traveling abroad and immersing myself in any experience that broadens my horizon.

Why did you join the military? I joined because I wanted to make a difference. In the words of Winston Churchill, "Make a living by what you get, but make a life by what you give."

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? Within 20 years, I will be leading my own tech company and spearheading a philanthropic initiative to tackle the world's most pressing issues.

What do you do for fun here? I enjoy golfing, traveling around the peninsula, and attending the ITT and Outdoor Recreation trips.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite Air Force memory spans the entire duration of my first assignment in the United Kingdom. It was a great mission at an even better location with the best people.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my selection to the rank of staff sergeant on the first time that I was eligible for promotion.

Who are your role models? My role model is anybody who has the courage to tell honest stories of tragedies and triumphs.