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Airman Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Thomas

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Name: Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Thomas

Unit: 51st Civil Engineer Squadron

Job Title: Engineering Journeyman

Job Description and its impact on the mission: As an Engineering Journeyman, I maintain spatial data by verifying, surveying and updating all features on base. I ensure the provision of and access to common, accurate and current geospatial information for Osan Air Base, ranges and property to include infrastructure, services and architectures.

Time in the military: 1 year 6 months

Time at Osan: 13 months

DEROS: May 2013

Hometown: Panama City, Fla.

Hobbies: Shopping, baking and volunteering

Why did you join the military? I joined the military to find a purpose for my life.

Where do you see yourself in 10 to 20 years? I see myself as a chief master sergeant guiding Airmen in the military.

What do you do for fun here? I love to go shopping at Meyong-dong, volunteer at the USO and baby sit my niece Sophie.

What is the best part of being at Osan? The family atmosphere and the relationship that I have with my co-workers.

What is the most memorable moment of your tour here, so far? My most memorable moment was completing a search and recovery survey during the Consolidated Unit Inspection Emergency Management Exercise.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite Air Force memory was when I had breakfast with Maj. Gen. Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Winning "Mongrel of the Month" for our squadron and being recognized by the IG during the inspection.

Who are your role models? My Mom because she is always encouraging me to go above and beyond.