Desert Lightning Team's Weekly Warrior: A1C Whitney Bangen

Family:
Mom: Margie
Dad: Jeff
Sisters: MacKenzie and Billie
Brother: Jake

Hometown:
New Town, ND

Unit:
12 AF

Job title:
Commander's Support Staff Specialist

Job description:
Manages awards and decorations, assignments, retirements, separations, and inprocessing for 12th AF.

Most rewarding job aspect:
The visibility of my job allows me to meet all kinds of people and grants me many opportunities that I may not have otherwise encountered.

Goals:
Finishing Bachelor's degree, becoming a First Sergeant

Hobbies:
Hiking, camping, running, reading

Favorite Sports Team:
Minnesota Vikings

Favorite performer:
Journey

Favorite dish:
Venison

I'm proudest of:
My very supportive family

Best asset:
Maturity

Person I admire most:
My mother - her motivation is astounding.

Pet peeve:
Lack of initiative

What I like most about D-M:
The awesome weather


12 Air Force (AFSOUTH) at a glance

12 AF (AFSOUTH) commander
Lieutenant General Glenn F. Spears

First Sergeant
SMSgt Matthew A. Gadziala

Squadron Motto:
"Copper top!"