Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Markeith Alexander Published Jan. 28, 2013 By Staff Reports OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Unit: 51 Fighter Wing, Command Post Job title: Junior Emergency Actions Controller Job description and its impact on the overall mission: The Command Post directs conventional command and control actions supporting emergency plans, operations orders and operations plans. We relay command and control instructions for launch, execution, diversion, recall, evacuation and recovery of forces. Once wing leadership has been notified, we disseminate all applicable information to the base populace. Time in the military: 2 years and 10 months Time at Osan: 5 Months DEROS: August 2013 Family: Single, no dependants. Hometown: Washington D.C. Hobbies: Drawing and learning new languages. Why did you join the military? To serve my country, while furthering my education. Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? If still in the military at 10 years, I hope to achieve the rank Master Sergeant, potentially as a superintendent of my own command post. I would also like to become a first sergeant to help new airmen in the Air Force. What do you do for fun here? Traveling, volunteering, hang with friends and participating in pool leagues. What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite Air Force memory was graduation from basic training and tech school. It felt good knowing I'd be on my way to RAF Lakenheath to serve my country. What accomplishment are you most proud of? Winning my first wing staff Airmen of the year award. I didn't even know I was nominated until the award was presented. Who are your role models? My family and friends. People who get up every day and don't just get their lives on with, they live in the moment. People like this inspire me to do the best I can and give me the focus and drive to perform my best.