22nd ARW Airman earns spotlight performer

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  • By Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander' s intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.

Tech. Sgt. Wednesday Stewart, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity NCO in charge, was chosen as the 22nd ARW spotlight performer for the week of April 22 to 26.

As the EO NCOIC, Stewart works to promote an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or physical disability.

She joined the Air Force in October 2002, has been at McConnell AFB since November 2012. In her spare time, she enjoys biking, drawing and painting.

"She has only been in the career field for six months," said Michlene Tucker, 22nd ARW EO director, "but has done a phenomenal job with climate assessments, informal assistance, and more importantly, working discrimination complaints. She never hesitates to take on tasks and volunteers with different events."

Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?
The most positive influence in my life is my amazing husband. I don't think there is another person on this earth who would give it to me straight, regardless that I am his wife. He doesn't sugar coat anything and he gives me a different perspective on the decisions I have made or am preparing to make

If you could give advice to a new Airman, what would it be and why?
My advice for a new Airman would be keep your standards high, set a positive example on and off-duty, always take the chance to learn, and show the initiative to do so. Take every opportunity to expand your horizons and ask for feedback as well as give it.

What is one goal that you have already accomplished, or would like to accomplish, during your Air Force career?
The goal I would like to accomplish in my Air Force career is to complete my degree and attain the rank of chief master sergeant.

Where is the most interesting place you have traveled and why do you feel that way?
The most interesting place that I have traveled is Italy. There is so much history in that country that it is unbelievable. I visited Rome, Pisa, Milan, Venice and quite a few other places. The country itself is very interesting, but the food, especially the pizza, is even more interesting.

If you had the opportunity to meet anyone in the world, who would it be and why?
If I had the opportunity to meet anyone in the world it would have be my ancestors. I have spent years searching for family history and I don't know of anyone before 1870. I would love to know where my family originated.