445th AW January 2013 Spotlight Performer

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio --  

Rank/Name: Tech. Sgt. Luz Garcia

Unit: 89th Airlift Squadron

Duty Title: NCO in charge, Squadron Aviation Resource Management

Hometown: Ewa Beach, Hawaii

Civilian Job: Air Reserve Technician

Education: I have two Community College of the Air Force degrees and a Bachelor of Science degree in business management

Hobbies: I enjoy cooking for my kids and friends. I also enjoy Zumba, riding bikes and watching movies.

Career Goal: To find a job closer to home and obtain my master's degree.

What do you like about working at the 445th? I like being a part of wing that does great things. It's pretty cool to see how we all need one another to make our planes fly every day. In the SARM office, we ensure all the aircrew members are good to go before they step on that airplane to fly their mission. We input and audit all their ground and flying training, we cut their flight authorizations and do the necessary procedures we have in-place, and we do this every day.

Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the Air Force because my dad didn't want me joining the Navy. He served in the Navy for 23 years and knew the Air Force would take better care of me. I initially joined for personal reasons, but after basic training my reasons now include to serve my country. I have so much respect for all who have served and are still serving. I am very proud to be in the Air Force and love what I do.