445th AW June Spotlight Performer

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  • 445th Airlift Wing

Rank/Name:  Capt. Olutola Banjoko

Unit: 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

Duty Title: Flight Nurse

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Civilian Job: Nurse at Advanced Neurology Care Unit

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Hobbies: English football, table tennis, travelling and spending time with my family.

Career Goal: I would really like to practice as a nurse practitioner one day. I want to continue to acquire relevant knowledge that will impact my nursing career in a positive light. 

What do you like about working at the 445th?: I like working at the 445th AES because of the amazing people I get to work with (both the flight nurses and the aeromedical technicians) that inspire me to be a better flight nurse. Most of the people within the unit come with great talents and skills that contributes to the unit's outstanding performance within the aeromedical evacuation organizations. 

Why did you join the Air Force?: I actually joined the Air Force out of curiosity. I was wondering what it is like being in the military. I later ran into a friend that enlightened me about being a flight nurse within the Air Force. The sense of appreciation and serving the country that provided me with many opportunities gave me the conviction to join one of the best branches of the military. The Air Force continues to provide training opportunities that will improve both my civilian and Air Force career. I am very grateful to be able to serve within this great organization.