Team Osan Spotlight

Staff Sgt. Joseph Rossilli, 51st Medical Support Squadron, packs a first-aid kit April 17, 2015, at Osan Air Base Republic of Korea. Rossilli was chosen as a Team Osan Spotlight award winner. Individuals who are chosen for this spotlight recognition are distinguished as consistent, superior performers within their squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

Team Osan Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Joseph Rossilli

Published April 29, 2015
By Staff Reports
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Name: SSgt Joseph Rossilli

Unit: 51st Medical Support Squadron

Job title: War Reserve Material Technician

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Manages $7.5M in War Reserve Materiel (WRM) assets, securing medical contingency response for over 11K beneficiaries. SSgt Rossilli is also heavily involved in the MDG's plan to transition its 152 bed expansion project from an outside facility into the MDG which will decrease activation time from 72 to 1 hour. This will allow the MDG to be self-sustained and mission capable for any contingency response.

Time in the military: 6 yrs 1 month

Time at Osan: 7 months

DEROS: Sep 2015

Family: (Wife) Madison Rossilli, (Son) Joseph Rossilli

Hometown: Detroit, Michigan

Hobbies: Sports, ESPN, playing video games, & Driving his 2014 6.0 SS Camaro

Why did you join the military? Job security & I had to answer my nations call after 9/11

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? I hope to rise in the enlisted ranks, retire from the AF and then purchase my own Subway store.

What do you do for fun here? I'm in a Billiards League and enjoy playing video games.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? Finding out I made SSgt when I was at an EMEDs Training

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Winning the 379th EMDG Amn of Qtr in 2011

Who are your role models? SMSgt Anton Mac