Airman Spotlight: SSgt. John Ramsey

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Name: John Ramsey

Unit: 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron

Job title: Cargo Receiving Supervisor

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Cargo receiving supervisor for the most robust Traffic Management Office in Pacific Air Forces, coordinates and delivers critical assets to the 51st Fighter Wing and partner units guaranteeing Team Osan is ready to "Fight & Win Tonight."

Time in the military: 10 years, 1 month

Time at Osan: 2 years

DEROS: September 2014

Family: Mother, Father, 4 sisters

Hometown: Philadelphia, Penn.

Hobbies: Bowling, pool and playing hockey.

Why did you join the military? Education benefits and traveling to see the world.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? 10 years, retired from serving 20 years in the Air Force. 20 years, utilizing my managerial skills I have learned to open and operate a deli.

What do you do for fun here? Traveling to different cities in Korea and exploring Korean culture.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? Deploying to Iraq and running the Redistribution Property Accountability Team operations.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? When I Scored 99 percent on my 5-level career development course exam.

Who are your role models? My father is my inspiration. He retired from the Marines as an E-9.