WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Kristine Belcher
Unit: 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
Duty Title: Aeromedical evacuation technician
Hometown: London, Ohio
Civilian Job: Emergency Room registered nurse at The Ohio State University and emergency medical technician (EMT) at Sterling Joint Ambulance District
Education: I received my Associate of Applied Science in nursing from Clark State Community College and my Bachelor of Science in nursing from The Ohio State University. I’m currently working on my master’s of science with a focus in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Hobbies: I enjoy camping, hiking and playing outside with my husband and two dogs.
Career Goal: I hope to one day work as a family nurse practitioner and commission in the Air Force as a flight nurse.
What you like about working at the 445th?: The camaraderie. It is one giant family with everyone willing to step up and help when an Airman is in need.
Why did you join the Air Force?: After losing a friend overseas, I wanted to help the men and women down range when they needed it most. I wanted to help our wounded warriors return home.