Airman Spotlight: Airman Diana LeGro

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OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Name: Airman Diana LeGro

Unit: 51st Maintenance Squadron

Job title: Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Technician

Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I align, troubleshoot, calibrate, and certify Air Force equipment. I ensure it is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This relates directly to the Air Forces flying mission. Aircraft need to perform at peak levels all the time and we make sure the equipment used by other maintainers does what it is supposed to do. This can determine whether an aircraft will fly or not, whether a munition hits its intended target or the building next door, or whether or not an aircraft is flying at the right altitude and airspeed. Many others depend on us to make sure their equipment and tools are repeatable and reliable.

Time in the military: One year and three months

Time at Osan: Six months

DEROS: November 2014

Family: I have a twin sister and an older sister who are living in California with my parents.

Hometown: Sacramento, California

Hobbies: A lot of running and playing piano.

Why did you join the military? I felt I owed it to my Dad, to give him a reason to be proud of his daughter.

Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? With an Air Force family.

What do you do for fun here? Besides working out regularly, I do a lot of shopping, trying new foods, and exploring the peninsula.

What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite memory so far would be having the opportunity to attend President Barack Obama's speech at USAG Yongsan. Although, I am positive I will have many more great memories in the Air Force.

What accomplishment are you most proud of? Making it out to South Korea all on my own would be my greatest accomplishment so far.

Who are your role models? The sweetest lady to ever live, my Grandmother.