22nd AMXS Airman earns spotlight performer

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Senior Airman Takia Ross, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander support staff, received the spotlight performer for the week of Oct. 17-21.

Ross manages unfavorable information file program, processes more than 750 evaluations and decorations, updates allocation notices for in-and-out processing Airmen, and reviews and authorizes leave web requests.

“Ross is an extremely professional, hard-charging Airman who performs well above her peers,” said Master Sgt. Eric O’Brien, 22nd AMXS first sergeant.

“A polite professional with a great and caring attitude,” said Master Sgt. Michael Dichiara, 22nd AMXS section chief. “Ross will drop everything to get you taken care of and has an extremely high patience level.”

Ross, a Columbus, Georgia native, joined the Air Force in January 2012 and arrived at McConnell in May 2016. Her hobbies include rock climbing, hiking, painting, movies and working out.

Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?
My mother is the most positive influence in my life because of her motivation and dedication to provide a decent life for my siblings and me. She has motivated me to do the same for my future family.

If you could give advice to a new Airman, what would it be and why?
One good piece of advice I would say to a new Airman would be to do one small thing to make today better than yesterday.

What is one goal that you have already accomplished, or would like to accomplish, during your Air Force career?
One goal I would like to accomplish during my Air Force career is to obtain my Community College of the Air Force and BA degrees.

Where is the most interesting place you have traveled and why do you feel that way?
The most interesting place I have traveled to would be Washington D.C. because I got an opportunity to visit the White House and other historical places.

If you had the opportunity to meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
I would like to meet President Barack Obama because it would be an honor to meet the first African-American President.