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Warrior of the Week

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Senior Airman Shameeka Ector 

Job: 71st Rescue Squadron aircrew life support journeyman

Hometown: Panama City, Fla.

Hobbies: Collecting fancy ink pens and writing short stories 

How does your job impact the mission: Being a life support troop has a serious impact no matter what aircraft we work with. We have to maintain the aircrew's equipment to the best of our ability. Failure to do so could result in injury or death -- their life is our business.

What is your most memorable Air Force experience: My most memorable Air Force experience is deploying to Royal Air Force Fairford, England. 

What is your Air Force goal: My Air Force goal is to make rank and continue to support my family.

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