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From pharmacist to Airman

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NCO in charge, sits at her desk at Luke Air Force Base. Byers assists the 56th FSS Senior Airman administratively helps them focus on their
commander in reaching his objectives on a daily basis. main mission.”
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security. Many Airmen had jobs before being able to see them grow brings me a
joining. lot of pride.”

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in charge. “When the requirement changed
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