Airman Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Mark Patton

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic Affairs --  Unit: 51st Fight Wing/CCEA

Job title: Knowledge Operations Manager Apprentice

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: As a Knowledge Operations Apprentice I process decorations and correspondence for 51 FW Leadership signatures. Additionally, I manage and provide assistance with SharePoint, EMS and AF Portal. I am also the records custodian for the 51 FW/CCEA office. All three of these duties help ensure that the Mustangs remain mission-ready by keeping the flow of information and communications going. During contingencies and exercises, I am on a Shelter Management Team member for bldg 1097.

Time in the military: 7 months

Time at Osan: 2 month

DEROS: Jun 2012

Hometown: Clayton, NC

Hobbies: Basketball and Bowling

Why did you join the military? School is one of the reasons I joined. My little brothers are another reason I joined the military. They look at me as if I could do anything in the world; so, I want to show them that if they work hard for what they want , they can be achieve anything.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? I see myself still in the Air Force as a Senior NCO.

What do you do for fun here? I go to the Gym and go to restaurants off base with friends.
What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? Has to be on 1 Jul when everyone in the office surprised me with an Ice Cream cake and got the Commander, Vice Commander, and Command Chief to come in and wished me a happy birthday.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Joining the Air Force, Graduating BMT and Tech. School, and making my parents proud.

Who are your role models? Mom, Dad, and everyone in my new office.