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Contracting officer displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

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Name and Rank:
Darian Vomund, GS-11

Unit: 48th Contracting Squadron

Duty Title: Contracting Officer

Time in Service:
Retired with 24 years Active Duty and 4 years in the Civil Service Program

Time at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 months

Hometown: Mexico, Mo.

Hobbies: Amateur drama, geneology and traveling throughout Europe.

Core Value Portrayed: Excellence in All We Do

How does the individual portray that core value? Mr. Vomund continuously displays professionalism, dedication, and integrity as a contracting officer.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? The Air Force presented me with opportunities and challenges that I would have never realized if I had not joined; the training, travel, education and the many close friends that I have made over the years. These opportunities and challenges are continuing through the Civil Service program.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am most proud of receiving my master's degree in procurement and acquisitions management.

What are your personal and/or professional goals? I would very much like to return to RAF Lakenheath as the director of business opportunities.

What is your favorite part of your job? The people. I get a real boost from helping a customer get the product or service they need in order to accomplish the mission.