Airman Spotlight: SrA Joseh Holweger

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Name: SrA Joseph Holweger

Unit: 51MDOS (Family Health Technician)

Job title: Medical Technicial/Allergy and Immunization

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Receives, screens, and ensures proper disposition of patient, to include pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics reporting for medical care. Obtains and reports appropriate information and vital signs in the patient's outpatient medical records. Assists with patient examination and minor surgeries. Performs procedures such as suture removal, dressing changes, intravenous therapy, irrigation, and nebulizer treatment under the direction of a provider. Overall mission is to provide healthcare to enable medically fit-forces ready to fight tonight.

Time in the military: 4yrs

Time at Osan: 3 months

DEROS: 10 April 16

Family: Gary Holweger (Father) Carol Holweger (Mother) Samantha Holweger (Sister)

Hometown: Grafton, ND/Wadena, MN

Hobbies: Hockey, Video games, Music, Food, Travel

Why did you join the military? Career potential, Travel, Opportunity

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? In 10-20 years, I hope to have gained knowledge from many great mentors and growing in great knowledge in all aspects of the Air Force. I see myself being able to return that favor by being a great mentor for the Airmen who will be filling my shoes as the new bright minds of the future.

What do you do for fun here? I like to find new places to eat with friends from the dorm and travel to Seoul. Ironically I also like to meet up with my friend from high school who teaches English here.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? I was part of the Team Eagle Project at Maxwell, AFB. We were the team that was first introduced to PCMH and MiCare. We tested the model to see what worked and didn't work to provide a smooth and easy transition for the rest of the AF.

Who are your role models? My father is a great role model for me. He has taught me many things which some I didn't even realize the impact until long after. His wisdom and knowledge is what I strive for. I want to be able to be very knowledgeable and have a great positive attitude which I can use to teach others.

My other role model is Mr. Klawitter, my high school science teacher, because he taught me that the path before you is not always the best road to take. Sometimes you need to be different and take a step off the path. Sometimes being the same as everyone else is not the best and you need to make your own path and stand out from everyone else around you. Dare to be different.