WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Maggie Malidai
Unit: 445th Civil Engineer Squadron
Duty Title: Operations Management
Hometown: City of Hanzhong, China
Civilian Job: Air Reserve Technician
Education: Master of Science in business and organization management counseling; Bachelor of Science degree in biology science; and Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wright State University.
Hobbies: Traveling and experiencing different cultures; and enjoying the intellectual stimulation of assisting military and civilian members with personnel issues on a daily basis. I channeled this fascination with human interactions into academic and professional excellence.
Career Goal: To become a senior leader in the squadron.
What you like about working at the 445th? Professional work environment, opportunities with valuable leadership skills and warm hearted people who I work with.
Why did you join the Air Force? I sought to grow both mentally and physically when I enlisted into the U.S. Air Force Reserve in 2008. I was attracted to the disciplined structure provided by the military and the numerous opportunities for advancement. The Air Force gave me greater insight into maintaining a whole-body approach to a healthy lifestyle. This is a framework I am passionate about sharing; The Air Force has facilitated my greatest passion in life: to serve others and positively influence the lives of those around me.