Reservist's strong leadership recognized

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio --  Senior Airman Kira Zyski, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was recently awarded the Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award. The Airlift/Tanker Association recognizes the importance of identifying and encouraging future leaders to participate in various association activities. This award identifies and recognizes 12 outstanding individuals who will likely become future leaders within the Air Mobility community. 

Senior Airman Zyski was recognized for her responsibility and job performance, her professional leadership, her leadership image, and her community involvement. 

Airman Zyski is a traditional reservist Fuels Journeyman and is directly responsible for supervising two airmen and has accepted the responsibility normally held by a Technical Sergeant as the Fuels Information Service Center supervisor. Airman Zyski volunteered to deploy to Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Emirates for 120 days during cycle 6 AEF 5/6 in support of IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, AND Joint Task Force HORN OF AFRICA. 

Airman Zyski is the epitome of excellence in her professional leadership capacity and was recognized by 4th Air Force and Volk Field Cadre inspectors on two separate exercises for her supervision, knowledge and sense of urgency during Self-Aid and Buddy Care scenarios. She also represents a strong leadership image and was recognized by the Fuels CMSgt in Al Dhafra as one of the best and hardest working troops he has seen in 25 years, calling her a "true professional" that "represented her unit and the USAF in an outstanding manner." 

Congratulations to Senior Airman Kira Zyski, one of the shining stars in the 445th Airlift Wing!