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D-M Airman wins MAJCOM-level award Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Barbour
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Senior Airman Iiae Hess, 355th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control- ler, was recently named Air Combat Command’s Outstanding Air- man of the Year in the Airman category for her personal and pro- fessional accomplishments.
From the moment individuals raise their right hand and repeat the oath of enlistment, they become ambassadors for the U.S. armed forces. In order to be an effective ambassador for the Air Force, Air- men must exemplify the whole airman concept. This concept details the expectations for an Airman to embody the Air Force core values, engage in personal and professional development, esprit de corps and community relations.
As an ATC, Hess plays a vital role in Davis-Monthan’s daily opera- tions by safely and efficiently managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of flight.
“What I love about my job is the team concept — up in the tow- er cab,” Hess said. “Those moments when there is an emergency or something happening, you know everyone who is in position is working toward the same goal of getting the aircraft down on the ground safely. It’s a really rewarding experience, especially when the nerves are high and very quick decision making (is involved).”
Having exceled at her core duties, Hess has also taken on the add- ed responsibility of incoming controllers who are fresh out of techni- cal training.
“Airman Hess is an excellent trainer and she always strives to im- prove,” said Staff Sgt. Alex Donovan, Hess’ supervisor. “As trainers, they have to take all the experience they have and give it to the future 5-levels of the Air Force. That takes active investment -- you can’t just be passive in this career field and succeed.”
Senior Airman Iiae Hess, 355th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, moni- tors air traffic at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Hess was recently named Air Combat Command’s Outstanding Airman of the Year for her personal and professional accom- plishments.
Hess volunteers regularly, fulfilling the other core components of the whole airman concept.
“I’ve been her supervisor for about a year,” Donovan said. “I knew she was really active, not only in air traffic, but also in the commu- nity. It was pretty obvious if there was someone who should be put up for recognition in the squadron, it would be her.”
The award-winning airman volunteered for the Davis-Monthan AFB honor guard and worked with STARBASE, a Defense Depart- ment youth program that introduces students from local elementary schools to Air Force jobs that utilize science, technology, engineer- ing and math.
“Just seeing the impact I was having on other people was what re- ally motivated me,” Hess said.
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Notice of claims
Airman 1st Class Ashley R. Quinonez, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squad- ron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ, passed away Feb. 23, 2017. Anyone having knowledge of claim
for or against the de- ceased’s estate may contact the summary courts officer, 1st Lt. Jared Dewey at 719- 963-2176 or via e-mail at jared.dewey.2@us.af.mil.
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